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ASTM D2354 – Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The satisfactory film integrity of emulsion coatings requires that as the aqueous phase evaporates the resinous portion of the vehicle coalesces into a continuous film. Low temperature impairs the fluidity of the resin particle and thereby …
ASTM D235 – Standard Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent) Description: Abstract This specification covers hydrocarbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, used in coatings and dry-cleaning industries. These solvents are also known as mineral spirits and as Stoddard solvents when used in dry cleaning. The following are the types of mineral spirits: …
ASTM D2348 – Standard Test Method for Arsenic in Paint (Withdrawn 2009) Description: Significance and Use The permissible level of toxic elements in certain coatings is specified by governmental regulatory agencies. This test method provides a documented procedure for determining low concentrations of arsenic present in whole paint to determine compliance. Scope 1.1 This test …
ASTM D2346 – Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Leather Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is designed to determine the apparent density of specimens from their area and thickness. By measuring apparent density, the degree of loading or of compression of leather can be evaluated. The test method is unsuitable for very …
ASTM D2344 – Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates Description: Significance and Use 5.1 In most cases, because of the complexity of internal stresses and the variety of failure modes that can occur in this specimen, it is not generally possible to relate the short-beam strength to any …
ASTM D2340 – Standard Test Method for Peroxides in Styrene Monomer Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is suitable for determining the quantity of peroxides in styrene monomer both for quality control and quality assurance of the product. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the peroxide content of styrene monomer reported as …
ASTM D2322 – Standard Test Method for Resistance of Shoe Upper Leather to Artificial Perspiration Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method gives an indication of the serviceability of shoe upper leather in actual wear. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effect of perspiration on shoe upper leather. The leather is subjected …
ASTM D2320 – Standard Test Method for Density (Relative Density) of Solid Pitch (Pycnometer Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Values of density and relative density are used for converting volumes to units of mass as required in other ASTM standards and in sales transactions. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of density and relative …
ASTM D2318 – Standard Test Method for Quinoline-Insoluble (QI) Content of Tar and Pitch Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful in evaluating and characterizing tar and pitch, and as one element in establishing the uniformity of shipments and sources of supply. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the quinoline-insoluble matter …
ASTM D2306 – Standard Test Method for C8 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Analysis by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2006) Description: Scope 1.1 This test method determines the relative distribution of the individual C8 aromatic hydrocarbon isomers in the following xylene products: 1.1.1 Nitration grade xylene conforming to Specification D843. 1.1.2 Xylenes for p-Xylene feedstock conforming to Specification D5211. 1.1.3 …
