ASTM D3985 - 05(2010)e1

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

rubber - Synthetic rubber is any artificial elastomer, usually a polymer, and is used as a substitute for natural rubber.

rubber - Natural rubber is an elastomer derived from the latex containing sap of some plants.

The British Standards Institution are a non profit making organisation, who produce standards and standard related services, for a variety of industries. The standards that they produce are used as a guideline or definition of the minimum levels certain services and product should reach. The standards are produced by BSI directly, following consultations and public enquiries. At shop.bsigroup.com, you can purchase a variety of standards. They stock documents for industries such as food and drink, engineering, building and construction, energy and utilities, transport and agriculture and farming. If you become a member of their site you can get huge discounts on their standards. They also offer training courses and conferences via their website, or you could take advantage of their online standards tools.