Revision:2020 Edition, 2020

Published Date:January 2020

Status:Active, Most Current

Document Language:English

Published By:Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

Page Count:6

ANSI Approved:Yes

DoD Adopted:No

This method describes a procedure for determining the quantity of water absorbed by nonbibulous paper, paperboard, and corrugated fiberboard in a specified time under standardized conditions. It is based on studies by Cobb and Lowe (1), Cobb (2) and other investigators (3, 4).

For testing unsized and absorbent paper or paperboard, see TAPPI T 432 “Water Absorbency of Bibulous Papers.”

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