ASTM D4707-97(2003)e1

Standard Test Method for Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller Application

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Paint spatter generated by roller application is dependent on the properties of both the paint being applied and the paint roller cover used for the application. To eliminate the influence of the paint roller cover as a variable, and thus restrict the spatter-inducing variable to the paint under test only, the paint roller cover is replaced by a standard notched spool roller to generate spatter by a mechanism that simulates that of a paint-applying roller cover.
Although most of the development work to establish this test method was undertaken using latex paints, sufficient work was also done to show its applicability to solvent-reducible paints.
Tests during the development of this test method showed that the spattering properties of paints, like other physical properties, may in time change. Therefore, the results of this test are valid only for the time when the test is run.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tendency of a paint to spatter when applied with a paint roller to a substrate.  
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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 .

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jan-2003
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.42 - Architectural Coatings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4707-97 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller Application
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D4707-09 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller Application
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D3730-17(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5324-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7073-20 - Standard Guide for Application and Evaluation of Brush and Roller Applied Paint Films
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5146-10(2019) - Standard Guide to Testing Solvent-Borne Architectural Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4707–97(Reapproved2003)
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller
Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4707; 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.
e NOTE—Typos editorially corrected in January 2003.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ten- 4.1 Paint spatter generated by roller application is depen-
dency of a paint to spatter when applied with a paint roller to dent on the properties of both the paint being applied and the
a substrate. paint roller cover used for the application. To eliminate the
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the influenceofthepaintrollercoverasavariable,andthusrestrict
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the the spatter-inducing variable to the paint under test only, the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- paint roller cover is replaced by a standard notched spool roller
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- to generate spatter by a mechanism that simulates that of a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. paint-applying roller cover.
4.2 Althoughmostofthedevelopmentworktoestablishthis
2. Referenced Documents
test method was undertaken using latex paints, sufficient work
2.1 ASTM Standards: was also done to show its applicability to solvent-reducible
D 3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Condi-
paints.
tioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related 4.3 Tests during the development of this test method
Materials
showed that the spattering properties of paints, like other
D 3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related physical properties, may in time change. Therefore, the results
Pigmented Coatings
of this test are valid only for the time when the test is run.
2.2 Other Document:
5. Apparatus
Pictorial Standards of Paint Roller Spatter
5.1 Notched Spool Test Roller (Fig. 1).
3. Summary of Test Method
5.2 Glass Plate, at least 9 by 19 in. (230 by 485 mm) by ⁄4
3.1 The test paint is applied to a black plastic panel by in. (6 mm) thick.
draw-down. The coated plastic panel is immediately mounted
5.3 U-shaped Film Caster, having a 7-mil (175-µm) clear-
onanessentiallyverticalsurfaceaboveasheetofpaperusedto ance by 5 ⁄4 in. (135 mm) wide.
catch any spatter. A specially designed notched spool roller
5.4 Mechanical Metronome, with swinging arm adjusted to
(see 5.1) is rolled through the film following a defined 80 beats per min.
procedure, tending to generate spatter. Any spatter falls upon
the spatter catch paper and, after drying, is rated against the
pictorial standards.
The sole source of supply of the notched spool test roller known to the
committee at this time is Precision Gage and Tool Co., 28 VolkenandAve., Dayton,
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint OH 45410. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consid-
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings. eration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. Originally The sole source of supply of the Dow film canister known to the committee at
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D 4707 - 97. this time is BYK–Gardner, Inc., Gardner Laboratory, 2435 Linden Lane, Silver
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01. Spring, MD 20910. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this
Copies of the pictorial photographic reference standards are contained in information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
Pictorial Standards of Coatings Defects and may be obtained from the Federation careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
of Societies For Coatings Technology, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422. you may attend.
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D4707–97 (2003)
Dimensions
in. mm
A Flange thickness 0.0636 0.005 1.60 6 0.13
B Space between flanges 0.343 6 0.005 8.716 0.13
C Total diameter 1.6006 0.015 40.16 6 0.38
D Diameter under notches 1.400 6 0.015 35.56 6 0.38
E Hole diameter 0.281 6 0.005 7.14 6 0.13
FIG. 1 Notched Spool Roller
6. Materials 8. Procedure
6.1 Black Plastic Panels, 6⁄2 by 17 in. (165 by 430 mm).
8.1 Clean the top of the glass plate and both sides of the
6.2 Flannel Cloth.
black plastic panel to ensure that they are free of specks. Place
6.3 Masking Tape, 1 in. (25 mm) wide.
the black plastic panel on the glass plate and tape the narrow
6.4 Spatter Catch Paper, 18 by 18 in. (455 by 455 mm).
end at the top to the glass plate. Smooth the panel along the
This paper can be any convenient paper to which the spatter
plate to ensure a close fit.
droplets will adhere and of a color to contrast that of the paint
8.2 Stir the paint under test thoroughly and strain to remove
under test.
all skins and particles. Place the film caster with the 7.0-mil
(175-µm) side down immediately below the taped portion of
7. Sampling and Conditioning
the black plastic panel. Turn on the metronome. Into the well
7.1 Sample the material in accordance with Practice formed by the film caster, pour sufficient paint that the well is
D 3925. filled from corner to corner. Draw down the paint the full
7.2 Prior to testing, the samples shall be conditioned in length of the black plastic panel until the film caster is fully
accordance with the standard atmosphere described in Speci-
beyond the far edge. The rate of application should be fairly
fication D 3924. The testing shall take place under the same slow, 3 to 4 s. from end to end, to prevent pinholes or holidays
conditions.
in the paint film.
8.3 Immediately upon completion of the draw-down, re-
move the black plastic panel from the glass plate, keeping the
6 masking tape intact, and tape, with the long direction vertical
The sole source of supply of the dull black plastic panels, Leneta P-121-10N,
to a surface that is vertical or nearly vertical (within 5° of
6 ⁄2 by 17 in. by 10 mil (production tolerance 61 mil) (165 by 430 by 250 µm) in
size known to the committee at this time is Leneta Company, 15 Whitney Rd.,
vertical, top sloping away
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