ASTM International - ASTM D4140-07(2018)
Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2018 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 2 |
ICS Code (Other paint ingredients): | 87.060.99 |
significance And Use:
4.1 The nonvolatile content of raw materials may be used to determine the total nonvolatile content (solids) of paint and related coatings. Such information may be useful to coatings producers and... View More
scope:
1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of driers, drying oils, naval stores, and solvents.
Note 1: Test methods for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this guide.
1.2 The test methods included are as follows:
Standard | Section | ASTM Designation |
Driers | 5.1 | D1644 |
Drying oils | 5.2 | D555 D1960 |
Naval stores | 5.3 | D233 D889 D1131 |
Solvents | 5.4 | D1353 |
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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