ASTM_D_4316_-_95_2016.pdf

Designation:D431695(Reapproved 2016)Standard Specification forElastomeric Water Bottles1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4316;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements for molded,non-fabric reinforced,elastomeric water bottles with closure andscrew stopper,generally used with hot or cold water inpersonal hygiene and health care.1.2 The safe and proper use of elastomeric water bottles isbeyond the scope of this specification except for the userinstructions in 9.2.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD865 Test Method for RubberDeterioration by Heating inAir(Test Tube Enclosure)3.Materials and Manufacture3.1 The bottle shall be manufactured from an elastomericcompound that conforms to the requirements in Section 5.3.2 The stopper shall be manufactured from a noncorrosivemetal or a polymeric material.3.3 The bottle and stopper shall not be toxic,sensitizing,locally irritating,or otherwise harmful under normal conditionsof use.4.Construction4.1 The water bottle shall consist of an integral body andclosure designed for use with hot or cold water.4.2 The closure and stopper shall form a leakproof sealwhen closed and tested in accordance with 9.2.5.4.3 The capacity of the bottle shall be determined asfollows:4.3.1 Measure the volume of water at room temperaturerequired to fill the bottle to the underside of the closure whileheld by the bottle neck.5.Physical Requirements5.1 The bottle shall conform to the requirements in Table 1.5.2 All tests shall be made at least 24 h after manufacture,and not later than 60 days after delivery to the user or testingagency,on bottles before use.If it is necessary to buff the bottlecompound to obtain specimens,values which are 80%of thosefor tensile strength and ultimate elongation in Table 1 shall bedeemed to meet the requirements of this specification.6.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance6.1 The water bottle shall be free of defects that affectserviceability,such as holes,thin spots,air bubbles,embeddedparticles,and tackiness.Inner surfaces of the bottle shall notadhere to each other.7.Sampling7.1 Sampling,inspection levels,and acceptable quality level(AQL)shall conform to those agreed between the seller andpurchaser.7.2 In the absence of a sampling plan,three water bottlesshall be selected at random from the lot for test.8.Product Marking8.1 Each water bottle shall be permanently marked with thefollowing information:8.1.1 Date of manufacture.A date code is permissible.8.1.2 Name or trademark of the manufacturer or distributor.9.Packaging and Package Marking9.1 The individually wrapped water bottle shall be packagedin a suitable container to minimize contact with light,oils,grease,electrical discharge,ozone,or other agents that mightcause premature deterioration.9.1.1 The package shall indicate the name or trademark ofthe manufacturer or distributor,the capacity of the bottle,andconformance with this specification.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D11 on Rubberand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer RubberProducts.Current edition approved June 1,2016.Published July 2016.Originally approvedin 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D4316 95(2010).DOI:10.1520/D4316-95R16.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 9.2 Each package shall include the following minimum userinstructions:9.2.1 Use only plain water in or on this bottle,9.2.2 When used as a hot water bottle,use water well belowthe boiling point,9.2.3 Fill bottle only two-thirds full,9.2.4 Let out air and water vapor before threading thestopper gently and securely into the bottle,9.2.5 Test for leakage by turning the bottle upside down andpressing it firmly,9.2.6 Do not place heavy and sharp objects on bottle duringuse or storage,9.2.7 Before storage,air dry thoroughly by hanging thebottle upside down away from direct sunlight or heat,and9.2.8 Store bottle flat in dark,cool,dry place as soon as it isdry.10.Keywords10.1 bottle;elastomeric;waterASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of an