PSTC Test Methods for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
The PSTC Test Methods are included in the most recent edition of the PSTC Test Methods Manual.
This information is provided for reference only. Please view this list of Physical and Analytical Adhesive Tests that Chemsultants performs for more information.
Adhesion Test Methods
- PSTC-101
- International Standard for Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape*
- PSTC-4
- Relative Performance of Release Coatings
- PSTC-5
- Quick Stick of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-6
- Tack Rolling Ball
- PSTC-107
- International Standard for Shear Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape*
- PSTC-8
- Unwind Force of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-9
- Accelerated Aging of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-11
- Adherence to Linerboard of Pressure Sensitive Tapes at Low Temperatures
- PSTC-13
- High Speed Unwind Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-14
- Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tapes to Fiberboard at 90° Angle and Constant Stress
- PSTC-15
- Determination of Adhesion to Release Coated Substrates: Wet Spread Method
- PSTC-16
- Loop Tack
Stain Resistance Test Methods
- PSTC-21
- Stain Test for Finishes
- PSTC-22
- Latent Staining of Surface Finishes
Miscellaneous Test Methods
- PSTC-131
- International Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure Sensitive Tapes*
- PSTC-133
- International Thickness (Caliper) of Pressure Sensitive Tapes*
- PSTC-34
- Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-35
- Water Penetration Rate of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- PSTC-38
- Tear Resistance
- PSTC-39
- Tear Resistance of Plastic Film Tapes
Electrical Tape Test Methods
- PSTC-50
- Shear Strength After Solvent Immersion of Electrical Grade Tapes
- PSTC-51
- Dielectric Breakdown of Electrical Grade Tapes
- PSTC-53
- Thermosetting Properties
- PSTC-54
- Flagging of Electrical Grade Tapes
- PSTC-55
- Oil Resistance of Electrical Grade Tapes
- PSTC-56
- Resistance to Penetration at Elevated Temperatures of Electrical Grade Tapes
- PSTC-57
- Flammability of Electrical Grade Tapes
Width and Length Test Method
- PSTC-171
- International Width and Length of Pressure Sensitive Tapes*
Appendices
- Appendix A
- Standard Conditions
- Appendix B
- Test Equipment
- Appendix C
- Cleaning Test Surfaces
- Appendix D
- Preparation for Testing
- Appendix E
- Quality Assurance of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- Appendix F
- Pressure Sensitive Tape Council Metric Unit Conversions
* - These Test Methods have been harmonized through the cooperation of PSTC and AFERA