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ASTM D4603 – Standard Test Method for Determining Inherent Viscosity of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) by Glass Capillary Viscometer Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The inherent viscosity is relatable to the composition and molecular weight of a polyester resin. It must be controlled so that the processability and end properties of the resin remain in a desired …
ASTM D4601 – Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing Description: Abstract This specification covers the standards for asphalt impregnated and coated glass fiber base sheet intended for use as the first ply of built-up roofings. This sheets are also suitable for use as a vapor retarded under roof insulation or …
ASTM D4592 – Standard Specification for Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape for Limited Service Life Description: Abstract This specification covers white or yellow preformed retroreflective pavement marking tapes that are designed to provide a service life of typically 3 to 6 months, on roads with up to 15 000 average daily traffic count (ADT). The …
ASTM D4591 – Standard Test Method for Determining Temperatures and Heats of Transitions of Fluoropolymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry Description: Significance and Use 4.1 DSC analysis may be used with fluoropolymers to achieve at least four different objectives as follows: 4.1.1 To measure transition temperatures to aid in the identification of the various fluoropolymers, individually or in …
ASTM D4590 – Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (α–Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is suitable for determining the quantity of TBC inhibitor, both for the protection against polymerization while in transit and storage, and for internal quality control. Scope 1.1 This test method …
ASTM D4587 – Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The ability of a paint or coating to resist degradation of its physical and optical properties caused by exposure to light, heat, and water can be important for many applications. This practice describes artificial accelerated weathering methods …
ASTM D4586 – Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free Description: Abstract This specification covers the testing and requirements for two types and two classes of asbestos-free asphalt roof cement consisting of an asphalt base, volatile petroleum solvents, and mineral and/or other stabilizers, mixed to a smooth, uniform consistency suitable for trowel application to roofing …
ASTM D4585 – Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Water can cause degradation of coatings, so knowledge of how a coating resists water is helpful in predicting its service life. Failure in a condensation test may be caused by a number of factors including a deficiency …
ASTM D4575 – Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Reference and Alternative Method(s) for Determining Ozone Level in Laboratory Test Chambers Description: Significance and Use 4.1 General purpose and many specialty rubbers will undergo ozone cracking when exposed to ozone containing atmospheres, when the test specimens or actual use products are under a certain degree of tensile …
ASTM D4574 – Standard Test Methods for Rubber Compounding Materials—Determination of Ash Content Description: Significance and Use 5.1 These test methods are suitable for the determination of the ash content of rubber compounding materials. The test methods may be used for quality control, product acceptance, or research and development. Classification D4676 prescribes percent ash as an important characteristic …
