ASTM D7395-18

Standard Test Method for Cone/Plate Viscosity at a 500 s^-1 Shear Rate

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test has been used to measure viscosities of automotive topcoats in place of No. 4 Ford cup measurements and has provided an equivalent ability to evaluate whether the paint meets specifications and is sprayable.  
4.2 The method could be considered as an alternative to No. 4 Ford cup and other efflux cup measurements for other products as well.  
4.3 The type of viscometer described in this method gives better temperature control than Ford and other efflux cups and is expected to give better precision.  
4.4 This test method is suitable for all paints and related materials whether they are Newtonian in behavior or not.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the viscosity of paints and related products using a cone/plate viscometer at a shear rate of 500 s-1.  
1.2 Viscosity values obtained by this method may be used as an alternative to results from No. 4 Ford cup measurements. The values from this method do not replicate Ford cup results, but can be used for quality control, producer-user specifications and viscosity reduction in the same manner that Ford cups are used.  
1.3 If viscosity at a higher shear rate is needed, Test Method D4287, which describes viscosity measurement at 10 000 s-1 to 12 000 s-1 may be used.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2018
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.24 - Physical Properties of Liquid Paints & Paint Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7395 − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Cone/Plate Viscosity at a 500 s Shear Rate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7395; 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.
1. Scope* D4287 Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/
Plate Viscometer
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the viscos-
ity of paints and related products using a cone/plate viscometer
3. Summary of Test Method
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at a shear rate of 500 s .
3.1 The material to be tested is placed between the cone and
1.2 Viscosity values obtained by this method may be used as
plate of a cone/plate viscometer set at 25ºC, a solvent trap is
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an alternative to results from No. 4 Ford cup measurements.
lowered, and the specimen is subjected to a shear rate of 500 s
The values from this method do not replicate Ford cup results,
while the viscosity is measured.
but can be used for quality control, producer-user specifica-
tions and viscosity reduction in the same manner that Ford cups 4. Significance and Use
are used.
4.1 This test has been used to measure viscosities of
automotive topcoats in place of No. 4 Ford cup measurements
1.3 If viscosity at a higher shear rate is needed, Test Method
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and has provided an equivalent ability to evaluate whether the
D4287, which describes viscosity measurement at 10 000 s to
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paint meets specifications and is sprayable.
12 000 s may be used.
4.2 The method could be considered as an alternative to No.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4 Ford cup and other efflux cup measurements for other
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
products as well.
information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.3 The type of viscometer described in this method gives
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the better temperature control than Ford and other efflux cups and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- is expected to give better precision.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.4 This test method is suitable for all paints and related
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
materials whether they are Newtonian in behavior or not.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 5. Apparatus
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 Cone/Plate Type Viscometer with cone/speed combina-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- -1
tion producing a shear rate of 500 s , a nominal torque of 7980
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mN-m, and fitted with a solvent trap that covers the cone. For
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
automotive topcoats, the viscometer must provide a viscosity
measurement range that includes 20 mPa·s (cP) to 200 mPa·s
2. Referenced Documents
(cP) at the above-mentioned shear rate. A spindle 1.5 cm in
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2.1 ASTM Standards: diameter, with a 1.2° cone angle, operating at 100 r/min (rpm)
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related speed has worked well.
Pigmented Coatings
6. Reagents and Materials
6.1 Water or Solvent—If the viscometer allows manual
zeroing, this should be done in accordance with the manufac-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
turer’s directions. Zeroing procedures that require liquids may
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.24 on Physical Properties of Liquid Paints and Paint Materials.
be satisfied with water or a low-viscosity solvent such as
Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally
xylene or mineral spirits.
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7395 – 07 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/D7395-18.
6.2 Mineral Oils—One to three standard mineral oils with
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known viscosities (certified by an approved laboratory) lying
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
between 10 % and 90 % full scale to be used for calibration
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. verification the instrument.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D7395 − 07 (Reapproved 2012) D7395 − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Cone/Plate Viscosity at a 500 s Shear Rate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7395; 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.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the viscosity of paints and related products using a cone/plate viscometer at
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a shear rate of 500 s .
1.2 Viscosity values obtained by this method may be used as an alternative to results from No. 4 Ford cup measurements. The
values from this method do not replicate Ford cup results, but can be used for quality control, producer-user specifications and
viscosity reduction in the same manner that Ford cups are used.
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1.3 If viscosity at a higher shear rate is needed, Test Method D4287, which describes viscosity measurement at 10 000 s to
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12 000 s may be used.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this The values
given in parentheses are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings
D4287 Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The material to be tested is placed between the cone and plate of a cone/plate viscometer set at 25ºC, a solvent trap is
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lowered, and the specimen is subjected to a shear rate of 500 s while the viscosity is measured.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test has been used to measure viscosities of automotive topcoats in place of No. 4 Ford cup measurements and has
provided an equivalent ability to evaluate whether the paint meets specifications and is sprayable.
4.2 The method could be considered as an alternative to No. 4 Ford cup and other efflux cup measurements for other products
as well.
4.3 The type of viscometer described in this method gives better temperature control than Ford and other efflux cups and is
expected to give better precision.
4.4 This test method is suitable for all paints and related materials whether they are Newtonian in behavior or not.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.24 on Physical Properties of Liquid Paints &and Paint Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012June 1, 2018. Published February 2012June 2018. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
D7395 - 07.D7395 – 07 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/D7395-07R12.10.1520/D7395-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5. Apparatus
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5.1 Cone/Plate Type Viscometer with cone/speed combination producing a shear rate of 500 s , a nominal torque of 7980
mN-m, and fitted with a solvent trap that covers the cone. For automotive topcoats, the viscometer must provide a viscosity
measurement range that includes 20 mPa·s (cP) to 200 cP (= mPa.s) mPa·s (cP) at the above-mentioned shear rate. A Brookfield
CAP1000+ or CAP2000+ spindle 1.5 cm in diameter, with a #101.2° cone angle, operating at 100 rpm shaftr/min (rpm) spe
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