ASTM D1360-98(2011)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Fire Retardancy of Paints (Cabinet Method) (Withdrawn 2016)
Standard Test Method for Fire Retardancy of Paints (Cabinet Method) (Withdrawn 2016)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method determines the relative fire-retardant properties of coatings and the water leaching of the fire-retardant material from the applied coating. Leaching simulates the effect of high humidity, weathering, and washing on the fire retardancy of a coating, and is specified in various regulations and specifications for fire-retardant paints.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines quantitatively the fire retardant properties of a coating or coating system on a wood surface and the leaching effect of water on the fire retardancy of the coating or coating system. Specifically, this test method determines the weight loss and char index of coated panels subjected to a flame and the effect of leaching of the coating on these parameters.
1.2 This test method should be used solely to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or systems in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be considered or used for the description, appraisal, or regulation of the fire hazard of materials, products, or systems under actual fire conditions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method determines quantitatively the fire retardant properties of a coating or coating system on a wood surface and the leaching effect of water on the fire retardancy of the coating or coating system. Specifically, this test method determines the weight loss and char index of coated panels subjected to a flame and the effect of leaching of the coating on these parameters.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications, this test method was withdrawn in April 2016. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.
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Designation: D1360 − 98(Reapproved 2011)
Standard Test Method for
Fire Retardancy of Paints (Cabinet Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1360; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method determines quantitatively the fire 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
retardant properties of a coating or coating system on a wood 3.1.1 fire retardancy, n— in paint, the ability of a paint to
surface and the leaching effect of water on the fire retardancy retardthespreadofaflameovercoatedsubstrateusuallyatthe
of the coating or coating system. Specifically, this test method sacrifice of the paint film.
determines the weight loss and char index of coated panels
4. Summary of Test Method
subjectedtoaflameandtheeffectofleachingofthecoatingon
these parameters.
4.1 Fire Retardancy—Panels are conditioned before and
aftercoatingwiththematerialundertest.Theyaresubjectedto
1.2 This test method should be used solely to measure and
a flame from a small amount of burning alcohol or other
describe the properties of materials, products, or systems in
solvent, and the weight loss and char index are determined.
response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory condi-
tions and should not be considered or used for the description,
4.2 Leaching—Similarly prepared panels are immersed in
appraisal, or regulation of the fire hazard of materials,
water for a specified time and then subjected to the fire-
products, or systems under actual fire conditions.
retardancy test. The weight loss, char index, and difference in
weight loss and char index between leached and unleached
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
panels are determined.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
5. Significance and Use
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 This test method determines the relative fire-retardant
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
properties of coatings and the water leaching of the fire-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
retardantmaterialfromtheappliedcoating.Leachingsimulates
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
theeffectofhighhumidity,weathering,andwashingonthefire
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
retardancy of a coating, and is specified in various regulations
and specifications for fire-retardant paints.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Apparatus
2.1 Federal Standard:
3,4
Fed. Spec. TT-V-119— Varnish Spar, Phenolic Resin
6.1 Cabinet, a glass and metal box as shown in Fig. 1.
3,4
2.2 Military Standard:
6.2 Assembly, consisting of supports for the test panels
Mil. Spec. MIL-A-22397—Adhesive Phenol, and Resorci-
and solvent cup. The assembly is shown within the cabinet in
nal Resin Base for Marine Use
Fig. 1.
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts:
6.3 Cylindrical Cup, to hold solvent, made of brass to the
Cabinet Assembly
following dimensions:
Outside diameter, mm (in.) 24 ( ⁄16 )
Outside height, mm (in.) 17 ( ⁄16 )
1 1
Wall thickness, mm (in.) 1 ( ⁄32 )
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
Volume, mL 6.0
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Operating capacity, mL 5.0
Subcommittee D01.21 on Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D1360–98(2004).
DOI: 10.1520/D1360-98R11.
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Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// committeeatthistimeisDek-TronScientific,244East3rdSt.,Plainfield,NJ07060.
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FIG. 1 Apparatus
6.4 Balance, weighing to 0.1 g. 7.2 Test Panels:
7.2.1 Unless otherwise specified or agreed, yellow poplar
6.5 Buret or Pipet, calibrated in millilitres.
heartwood panels 6 by 150 by 305 mm ( ⁄4 by 6 by 12 in.),
6.6 Container or Water Bath, 320 by 165 by 165 mm (12.5
close-grain, and as nearly edge grain as possible, free from
by 6.5 by 6.5 in.), galvanized steel with cover to accommodate
knots and other imperfections, with surfaces planed and
15 panels, or other sizes to accommodate 5 to 10 panels.
sanded.Panelsshallbeofsolidwoodoredgegluedsectionsto
6.7 Ovencapableofmaintainingatemperatureof50 62°C
obtain the width, provided that no strip is less than 38 mm (1
(120 6 3°F).
⁄2 in.) wide and that no more than two glue lines occur in any
6.8 Constant Temperature and Humidity Cabinet or Room,
one panel. The adhesive used in gluing these panels shall
maintained at 50 6 5% relative humidity and 23 6 2°C (73.5
conform to Mil. Spec. MIL-A-22397. Test panels shall be kiln
6 3.5°F).
driedsoastocontainnomorethan10.0weight%moistureand
after conditioning as specified in 8.1 shall weigh from 125 to
7. Test Materials
140 g/panel (27 to 30 lb/ft ).
7.1 Ignition Fuel, absolute ethyl alcohol (ethanol) or com-
7.2.2 Douglas fir or other woods shown in Table 1 may be
parable solvent blend.
used where required. Table 1 shows the densities and weight
NOTE 1—A mixture of 71.4% reagent grade isopropanol and 28.6% per panel for each wood after conditioning.
reagent grade methanol having the same heat of combustion as pure
absolute ethanol may be used as the source of ignition. NOTE 2—Asbestos board (or inorganic reinforced cement board), steel,
D1360 − 98 (2011)
TABLE 1 Densities and Panel Weights of Various Woods
Weigh the panel to be tested to the nearest 0.1 g and record the
weight. Center the panel, face down, on the angular supports
NOTE1—Conditionedatrelativehumidity50±5%and23±2°C(73.5
with the lower edge 50 mm (2 in.) from the angle formed by
± 3.5°F) for 14 days.
the floor and the side wall of the cabinet. Place the fuel cup, at
Weight of 152
by 305 by 6
room temperature, on the pedestal so that the vertical distance
Density (9 to 10 weight %
Type o
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