Ozone Resistance Test Methods Available at ARDL Include:

ASTM D 518
Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration - Surface Cracking

    Method A, Straight Stretch

    Method B, Bent Loop

    Method C, Tapered Specimen

ASTM D 1149
Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber

ASTM D 1171
Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration
Surface Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens)

     Method A, Exposure Rating

     Method B, Quality Retention Rating

ARDL-India can test to additional standardized specifications as well as custom specifications. If you are interested in a method that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to call 0484-3243862/63 to find out if we can perform your test. Chances are we can help and if not, we may know someone who can.

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