ASTM D4339-95
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
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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.
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Designation: D 4339 – 95
Standard Test Method for
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 odor level associated with the end use is critical.
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluating
5. Apparatus
the odor of adhesives. It is intended to replace Federal
5.1 Glass Bottles, 1-qt (1-L), wide-mouth, straight sided,
Standard 175A, Method 4051.
with screw caps.
1.2 This test method provides a means of comparing the
odor of an adhesive sample to a reference sample. It is not
NOTE 2—It is important that the bottles and caps be kept clean and
intended to give an absolute value for the odor of a sample. It odor-free. Discard any bottle which cannot be made visibly clean or
odor-free. Wash bottles and caps with a suitable cleaning powder, rinse
can be used for wet or dry samples.
thoroughly with tap water, then rinse with distilled water, drain, and dry
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
in an oven. Do all cleaning in an odor-free atmosphere.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.2 Oven or Incubator, for aging samples at elevated
information only.
temperatures.
NOTE 1—Warning: Do not use this test method with adhesives con-
5.3 Aluminum Foil.
taining hazardous components such as solvent residues and unreacted
5.4 Balance, capable of measuring to nearest 0.1 g.
monomeric materials.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6. Test Sample and Test Specimen
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6.1 Select a test sample representative of the adhesive being
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tested. It may be liquid or solid. Keep in a tightly closed
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
container until used (5.1).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 1 for
6.2 For the test specimen, place 20.0 6 0.1 g of the test
specific precautionary statements.
sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with aluminum foil,
place the cap on the bottle and tighten.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 3—Always use new aluminum foil, never reuse it.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
7. Reference Sample and Reference Specimen
D 1391 Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres
7.1 Select a reference sample, that from prior experience or
(Dilution Method)
knowledge, or by agreement between supplier and purchaser of
3. Terminology
adhesive, has acceptable odor.
7.1.1 Store the reference sample in a tightly closed con-
3.1 Definitions—Several terms in this test method are de-
tainer, specified in 5.1, in a reasonably odor-free atmosphere.
fined in accordance with Terminology D 907.
7.1.2 Take care against contamination of the reference
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
sample. If it is suspected that the reference sample has been
3.2.1 odor—that property of a substance which affects the
contaminated, discard it and obtain a new reference sample.
sense of smell.
7.2 For the reference specimen, transfer 20.0 6 0.1 g of the
4. Significance and Use
reference sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with alumi-
num foil, place the cap on the bottle, and tighten.
4.1 The results from this determination are useful in deter-
mining the suitability of adhesives in applications where the
8. Conditioning
1 8.1 Age the bottles containing the reference and test adhe-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-14 on Ad-
hesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on Working sive specimens for at least 24 h at ambient temperature and
Properties.
humidity prior to testing.
Current edition approved March 15, 1995. Published May 1995. Originally
8.2 If the effect of elevated temperature aging on the odor of
published as D 4339 – 84. Last previous edition D 4339 – 89.
the adhesive is desired, place the capped bottles containing the
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
Discontinued; see 1985 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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