ASTM D3070-00(2005)

Standard Test Method of Rapid Pressure Determination of Pressurized Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is a rapid technique for quality control, formula development, etc., where speed is necessary and a high degree of accuracy is not essential.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers rapid pressure determination for pressurized products.  
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 whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2005
• ICS: 55.130 - Aerosol containers
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.33 - Aerosol Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3070-00 - Standard Test Method of Rapid Pressure Determination of Pressurized Products
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM D3070-00(2010) - Standard Test Method of Rapid Pressure Determination of Pressurized Products
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3070–00 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method of
Rapid Pressure Determination of Pressurized Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3070; 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 (´) 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
1.1 This test method covers rapid pressure determination for
pressurized products.
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 whoever uses this standard to consult and
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Significance and Use
2.1 This test method is a rapid technique for quality control,
formuladevelopment,etc.,wherespeedisnecessaryandahigh
degree of accuracy is not essential.
3. Apparatus
3.1 Pressure Gage, stainless steel construction, with a range
from 0 to 160 psi (0 to 1.1 MPa), and preferably with one
number graduations. The gage should be attached to a ⁄8-in.
Hoke needle valve, with all of the connections leak proof.
Attach an adaptor to the needle valve to fit the aerosol valves
on the cans to be tested (Fig. 1).
NOTE 1—Take care that there are no leaks in the gage apparatus. This
can be checked by occasionally making a measurement with the attach-
ment under water.
3.1.1 Care should be taken to clean the gage daily by
repeatedinjectionandventingofanapprovedcleaningsolution
containing a bacteriastat. After cleaning, rinse the gage and
FIG. 1 Pressure Gage Apparatus
apparatus with clean water and purge them with the prepres-
surizing gas prior to use.
3.1.2 For nonfood products, the gage apparatus may be
cleaned between product uses by forcing suitable solvents into 3.1.3 Use a separate gage apparatus for food products only.
the gage, then venting it. This should be repeated several times 3.2 Water Bath, constant-temperature, accurate to at least
until the gage is free of contamination. 61°F (60.5°C).
NOTE 2—When changing from chlorinated solvents to water-base
4. Reagents
products, and vice versa, the above is particularly important to avoid
4.1 Pressurizing Gas:
possible contamination.
4.1.1 For nonfood products the following are recom-
mended:
4.1.1.1 Carbon Dioxide (CO ).
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.33 on Mechanical
4.1.1.2 Compressed Air.
Dispensers. Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn.
4.1.1.3 Nitrogen (N ).
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
4.1.2 For food products the following are recommended:
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D3070 – 00. DOI:
10.1520/D3070-00R05. 4.1.2.1 Carbon Dioxide (CO ).
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D3070–00 (2005)
4.1.2.2 Nitrogen (N ). 8. Report
4.1.2.3 Nitrous Oxide (N O).
8.1 Report the following information:
8.1.1 Product being tested,
NOTE 3—Suitable pressurizing gases for food products should be
8.1.2 Exact bath temperature,
limited to those that are not liquefiable at the temperatures and pressures
8.1.3 Results of the three pressure readings, and
used. Compressed air is not recommended because of its oxygen content.
8.1.4 Average of the three pressure readings.
5. Sampling
9. Precision and Bias
5.1 Normal production or laboratory samples shall be used
9.1 Precision—The precision of Test Method D3070 is
for this test.
highly dependent on th
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