ASTM International - ASTM D6191-97(2003)
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Evolved Formaldehyde from Water Reducible Air-Dry Coatings
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 10 March 2003 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| ICS Code (Other treatments and coatings): | 25.220.99 |
significance And Use:
This test method measures the amount of formaldehyde that is released from a coating under laboratory conditions. The amount of formaldehyde available for release from a coating may vary depending... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method may be used to measure the amount of formaldehyde evolced from air-dry water reducible coatings utilizing latices, resin emulsions, or water reducible alkyds. The results may be used to define the "free" formaldehyde evolved from a sample under controlled laboratory conditions.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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