ASTM D907-03

Standard Terminology of Adhesives

SCOPE
1.1 This standard is a compilation of definitions used in the science and technology of the adhesives industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 Any changes in this standard since 1988 are documented as follows:
1.2.1 Appendix X1 gives a history of revisions made since 1988. Table X1.1 lists the terms that are affected as: (1) Terms Added, (2) Terms Revised, and (3) Terms Deleted.
1.2.1.1 In Table X1.1, the year of publication in Volume 15.06 is shown in parentheses following the term.
1.2.2 In the text of the standard, the year of publication is shown following each definition. Also, the following codes are included after the year of publication to describe the type change that was made: (A) Addition, (R) Revision, or (E) Edited.
1.2.3 Deletions are shown in Appendix X1, suitably footnoted. The deleted terms do not appear in the text of the standard.
1.2.4 Any special circumstances not covered by 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 are documented in Table X1.1, suitably footnoted.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2003
• ICS: 01.040.83 - Rubber and plastics industries (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.04 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D907-00 - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D907-04 - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D4317-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Acetate-Based Emulsion Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1862-17 - Standard Test Method for the Nominal Joint Strength of End-Plug Joints in Advanced Ceramic Tubes at Ambient and Elevated Temperatures
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4338-97(2021) - Standard Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Supported Adhesive Films by Mandrel Bend
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F412-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3929-03(2023) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Stress Cracking of Plastics by Adhesives Using the Bent-Beam Method
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D2339-20 - Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Two-Ply Wood Construction in Shear by Tension Loading
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E1749-18 - Standard Terminology Relating to Rigid Wall Relocatable Shelters
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7888-18 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Adhesive and the Effects of Plasticizer Found Within Polyvinyl Chloride-Backed Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D2851-15(2023) - Standard Specification for Liquid Optical Adhesive
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM B1021-21 - Standard Test Method for Peel Resistance of Metal Sheets Joined by High Strength Bonds
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4800-94(2023) - Standard Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5267-97(2017) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Extrudability of Cartridge Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7247-17 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated Temperatures
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 907 – 03
Standard Terminology of
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Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 907; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope adhesion, n—the state in which two surfaces are held together
by interphase forces which may consist of chemical forces or
1.1 This standard is a compilation of definitions used in the
interlocking action, or both. (R)
science and technology of the adhesives industry. Terms that
mechanical adhesion, n—adhesion between surfaces in
are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily
which the adhesive holds the parts together by interlocking
available sources are not included.
action.
1.2 Any changes in this standard since 1988 are documented
specific adhesion, n—adhesion between surfaces which are
as follows:
held together by intermolecular forces of a chemical or
1.2.1 Appendix X1 gives a history of revisions made since
physical nature. (2000) (R)
1988. Table X1.1 lists the terms that are affected as: (1) Terms
adhesion promoter, n—a substance used to improve bonding
Added, (2) Terms Revised, and (3) Terms Deleted.
of the adhesive to the substrate. (Compare coupling agent
1.2.1.1 In Table X1.1, the year of publication in Volume
and primer.)
15.06 is shown in parentheses following the term.
1.2.2 In the text of the standard, the year of publication is
DISCUSSION—The adhesion promoter may be added to an adhesive
shown following each definition. Also, the following codes are formulation or applied to the substrate.
included after the year of publication to describe the type
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together
change that was made: (A) Addition, (R) Revision, or (E)
by surface attachment. (See also glue, gum, mucilage,
Edited.
paste, resin, and sizing.)
1.2.3 Deletions are shown in Appendix X1, suitably foot-
noted. The deleted terms do not appear in the text of the DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among others
cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. These terms are loosely used
standard.
interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the term
1.2.4 Any special circumstances not covered by 1.2.2 and
adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows:
1.2.3 are documented in Table X1.1, suitably footnoted.
(1) Physical form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive
2. Terminology
(2) Chemical type, that is, silicate adhesive, resin adhesive
(3) Materials bonded, that is, paper adhesive, metal-plastic
acceptance test, n—a test, or series of tests conducted by the
adhesive
procuring agency, or an agent thereof, upon receipt to
(4) Conditions of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive
determine whether an individual lot of materials conforms to
the purchase order or contract or to determine the degree of
adhesive, assembly, n— See assembly adhesive.
uniformity of the material supplied by the vendor, or both.
adhesive, bulk, n— See bulk adhesive.
(Compare preproduction test and qualification test.)
adhesive, casein, n— See casein adhesive.
acid number, n—the quantity of base, expressed in milligrams
adhesive, cellular, n— See cellular adhesive.
of potassium hydroxide, that is required to titrate acidic
adhesive, cold-setting, n—See cold-setting adhesive.
constituents present in1gof sample. (1992) (A) D 2849,
adhesive, contact, n— See contact adhesive.
D-20
adhesive, foamed, n— See foamed adhesive.
adhere, v—to cause two surfaces to be held together by
adhesive, gap-filling, n—See gap-filling adhesive.
adhesion.
adhesive, heat activated, n—See heat activated adhesive.
adherend, n—a body held to another body by an adhesive.
adhesive, hot-melt, n— See hot-melt adhesive.
(See also substrate.)
adhesive, hot-setting, n—See hot-setting adhesive.
adherend preparation, n—See surface preparation.
adhesive, intermediate-temperature-setting, n—See
intermediate-temperature-setting adhesive.
adhesive, mastic, n— See mastic adhesive.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
adhesive, multiple-layer, n—See multiple-layer adhesive.
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.04 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. Originally
approved in 1947. Last previous edition approve in 2000 as D 907 – 00.
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D907–03
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