ASTM D4339-01

Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives

SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluating the odor of adhesives. It is intended to replace Federal Standard 175A, Method 4051.
1.2 This test method provides a means of comparing the odor of an adhesive sample to a reference sample. It is not intended to give an absolute value for the odor of a sample. It can be used for wet or dry samples.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
Note 1--Warning: Do not use this test method with adhesives containing hazardous components such as solvent residues and unreacted monomeric materials.
1.4 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. See Note 1 for specific precautionary statements.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Mar-2001
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.10 - Working Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4339-95 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM D4339-01(2007) - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007
• Referred By: ASTM C647-19 - Standard Guide to Properties and Tests of Mastics and Coating Finishes for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D6465-99(2016) - Standard Guide for Selecting Aerospace and General Purpose Adhesives and Sealants
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4339–01
Standard Test Method for
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Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4339; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2.1 odor—that property of a substance which affects the
sense of smell.
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluating
the odor of adhesives. It is intended to replace Federal
4. Significance and Use
Standard 175A, Method 4051.
4.1 The results from this determination are useful in deter-
1.2 This test method provides a means of comparing the
mining the suitability of adhesives in applications where the
odor of an adhesive sample to a reference sample. It is not
odor level associated with the end use is critical.
intended to give an absolute value for the odor of a sample. It
can be used for wet or dry samples.
5. Apparatus
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5.1 Glass Bottles, 1-qt (1-L), wide-mouth, straight sided,
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
with screw caps.
information only.
NOTE 2—It is important that the bottles and caps be kept clean and
NOTE 1—Warning: Do not use this test method with adhesives con-
odor-free. Discard any bottle which cannot be made visibly clean or
taining hazardous components such as solvent residues and unreacted
odor-free. Wash bottles and caps with a suitable cleaning powder, rinse
monomeric materials.
thoroughly with tap water, then rinse with distilled water, drain, and dry
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in an oven. Do all cleaning in an odor-free atmosphere.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2 Oven or Incubator, for aging samples at elevated
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
temperatures.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.3 Aluminum Foil.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 1 for
5.4 Balance, capable of measuring to nearest 0.1 g.
specific precautionary statements.
6. Test Sample and Test Specimen
2. Referenced Documents
6.1 Select a test sample representative of the adhesive being
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tested. It may be liquid or solid. Keep in a tightly closed
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D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
container until used (5.1).
D 1391 Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres
6.2 For the test specimen, place 20.0 6 0.1 g of the test
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(Dilution Method)
sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with aluminum foil,
place the cap on the bottle and tighten.
3. Terminology
NOTE 3—Always use new aluminum foil, never reuse it.
3.1 Definitions—Several terms in this test method are de-
fined in accordance with Terminology D 907.
7. Reference Sample and Reference Specimen
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
7.1 Select a reference sample, that from prior experience or
knowledge,orbyagreementbetweensupplierandpurchaserof
1 adhesive, has acceptable odor.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
7.1.1 Store the reference sample in a tightly closed con-
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on Working
Properties.
tainer, specified in 5.1, in a reasonably odor-free atmosphere.
Current edition approved March 10, 2001. Published May 2001. Originally
7.1.2 Take care against contamination of the reference
published as D 4339 – 84. Last previous edition D 4339 – 95.
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sample. If it is suspected that the reference sample has been
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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Discontinued; see 1985 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07. contaminated, discard it and obtain a new reference sample.
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D4339
7.2 For the reference specimen, transfer 20.0 6 0.1 g of the 10.4 Observe the following conditions when conducting the
reference sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with alumi- tests:
num foil, place the cap on the bottle, and tighten.
10.4.1 Allpanelmembersaretoconducttestingonthesame
day and within a period of 4 h. See 8.2 for instructions for
8. Conditioning
handling specimens conditioned at elevated temperatures.
8.1 Age the bottles containing the reference and test adhe-
10.4.2 Each panel member is to perform the odor testing in
sive specimens for at least 24 h at ambient temperature and
a room free of odors and evaluate all specimens in the same
humidity prior to testin
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