BS 2782-3:Method 360C:1991

This standard BS 2782-3:Method 360C:1991 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties is classified in these ICS categories:

• 83.140.10 Films and sheets

This Part of BS 2782 describes a method for the determination of the tear resistance of flexible unsupported plastics film and sheeting. The method is suitable for flexible film and sheeting up to approximately 2.5 mm in thickness.

NOTE 1 Before reading this method it is essential to read BS 2782-0, issued separately.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Method of determining tear resistance by the extension of a right-angled discontinuity.