Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Personal Lubricants with Natural Rubber Latex Condoms

Importancia y uso:

4.1 Weakening of natural rubber latex is known to occur after contact with certain lubricants, particularly petroleum-based products.3^,4 This procedure was developed as a screening method for lubricant manufacturers to determine whether or not a particular personal lubricant has a significant effect on the tensile and airburst properties of an NRL condom.

4.2 This test method is designed for use on NRL condoms that meet the criteria of Specification D3492 and can: (1) have a ring specimen cut in compliance with Appendix X1 of Specification D3492 and (2) be tested for burst properties in compliance with Annex A2 of Specification D3492.

4.3 This test method is not to be used to determine the safety of either the test lubricant or NRL condom. This test method is to be used only to determine if the tensile or airburst properties of the NRL condom have been significantly affected by the test lubricant.

Subcomité:

D11.40

Volúmen:

09.02

Número ICS:

11.200 (Birth control. Mechanical contraceptives)

Palabras clave:

compatibility; latex; lubricants; natural rubber; thin film;