Abstract

This Uganda Standard specifies a method for determining the (out-ofplane) tearing resistance of paper. It can also be used for boards having a low grammage if the tearing resistance is within the range of the instrument. This International Standard does not apply to corrugated fibreboard, but it may be applied to the components of such boards. It is not suitable for determining the cross-direction tearing resistance of highly directional paper (or board). (This standard cancels and replaces US ISO 1974:1990, Paper- Determination of tearing resistance (Elmendorf method), which has been technically revised). This standard was published on 2021-03-02.