Overview
ISO 1124:1988 (Third edition) specifies standardized procedures for sampling carbon black used as a rubber compounding ingredient. Intended for the rubber industry, the standard covers sampling from bulk, semi-bulk and package deliveries and defines apparatus, minimal sample sizes, handling and reporting to ensure representative, traceable samples for quality assessment.
Key Topics
Applications
- Establishing representative test samples for incoming carbon black shipments.
- Supporting quality control and material acceptance procedures in rubber compounding and manufacturing.
- Providing traceable, auditable sampling records for supplier verification and dispute resolution.
Related Standards
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This document was prepared by ISO/TC 45 (Rubber and rubber products) and is the third edition, replacing the second edition (ISO 1124:1983).
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When implementing ISO 1124:1988, consider cross-referencing other ISO standards on material sampling and laboratory testing procedures relevant to carbon black or rubber ingredient analysis.
Practical value: ISO 1124:1988 provides clear, repeatable sampling steps and reporting requirements so laboratories and quality teams can obtain representative samples, reduce variability from poor sampling, and maintain traceable records for shipment acceptance.