ASTM D16-03

Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2003
• ICS: 01.040.87 - Paint and colour industries (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.16 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D16-00 - Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D16-07 - Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2007
• Referred By: ASTM D6131-17(2023) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Relative Tint Undertone of Titanium Dioxide Pigments
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5531-17(2023) - Standard Guide for Preparation, Maintenance, and Distribution of Physical Product Standards for Color and Geometric Appearance of Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5064-16a(2021) - Standard Practice for Conducting a Patch Test to Assess Coating Compatibility
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E1796-20 - Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Liquid Coating Encapsulation Products for Leaded Paint in Buildings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2937-18 - Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5498-12a(2018) - Standard Guide for Developing a Training Program for Personnel Performing Coating and Lining Work Inspection for Nuclear Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6943-15(2019) - Standard Practice for Immersion Testing of Industrial Protective Coatings and Linings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM G193-22 - Standard Terminology and Acronyms Relating to Corrosion
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D968-22 - Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4209-07(2019) - Standard Practice for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Cellulosics, Emulsions, Resin Solutions, Shellac, and Varnishes
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6441-05(2016) - Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Hiding Power of Powder Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5324-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6213-17 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geogrids to Liquids
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D16–03
Standard Terminology for
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Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationD16;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
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.
abrasion resistance, n (for coatings)—the ability of a coating zation, deposition, and coalescence of the dispersed latex
to resist being worn away and to maintain its original particles at that surface.
appearance and structure when subjected to rubbing, scrap-
DISCUSSION—Thedepositionrateofthelatexiscontrolledbytherate
ing, or wear. D 968, D01.23
of surface solubilization. The process does not require any pretreat-
acid number, n (for coatings)—the number of milligrams of
ments such as phosphating, needs no external energy input, and gives
potassium hydroxide (KOH) required to neutralize the free
rise to deposition wherever the solution wets the substrate. Irregularly
shaped parts can be uniformily coated.
acids in1gofan oil, resin, varnish, or other substance;
generally reported on the nonvolatile content.
baking finish, n—a paint or varnish that requires baking at
acid value — see acid number.
temperatures above 150°F (65°C) for the development of
acrylic resin—under resin, synthetic, see acrylic resin.
desired properties.
additive, n—a substance added in small quantities to another
baking temperature, n—a temperature above 150°F (65°C).
substance, usually to improve specific properties (for ex-
batch, n—the total quantity of a material produced in a single
ample, a drier, mildewcide, etc.).
final mixing operation after all production processes are
adhesion promoter, n—a material built into a binder or added
complete, or just prior to filling.
toapainttoformprimarybondstoeitherthesubstrateorthe
bituminous varnish— under varnish, see bituminous varnish.
previously applied coating, with the specific aim of improv-
bleeding, n—thediffusionofcoloringmatterthroughacoating
ing the dry or wet adhesion, or both. D01.23
from the substrate; also, the discoloration arising from such
alkyd resin—under resin, synthetic, see alkyd resin.
diffusion. In the case of printing ink, the spreading or
architectural coatings, n—coatings intended for on-site ap-
runningofapigmentcolorbytheactionofasolventsuchas
plication to interior or exterior surfaces of residential,
water or alcohol.
commercial, institutional or industrial buildings.
blistering resistance, n—the ability of a coating to resist the
asbestos—see industrial talc and industrial talc, nonasbes-
formation in the film of dome-shaped, liquid- or gas-filled
tos type.
projections resulting from local loss of adhesion and lifting
associative thickener, n—water-soluble polymers containing
of the film from the previously applied coating or the
hydrophobic groups that are capable of nonspecific hydro-
substrate.
phobic association similar to surfactants that elevate viscos-
blocking, n—for coatings other than powder coatings, the
ity presumably by association between thickener particles or
sticking of a coated surface to an adjacent surface when the
thickener and dispersed particles that may be present in the
two surfaces have been in contact for an extended period of
aqueous system such as latex particles rather than through
time. D01.42
high molecular weight or chain stiffness of the thickener
brush-drag, n—resistance encountered when applying a coat-
molecules themselves.
ing by brush, directly related to the high-shear viscosity of
autodeposition, n—a single-step immersion metal finishing
the coating. D 4958, D01.42
process in which an organic coating is applied by means of
bulking value, n—solid volume of a unit weight of material,
unique surface chemical reactions carried out in an aqueous
usually expressed as gallons per pound. For practical pur-
latex dispersion, also referred to as chemiphoresis. Compo-
poses this is 0.120 divided by the specific gravity.
nents within the bath give rise to chemical reactions that
caulking compound, n—a soft, plastic material, consisting of
slightly solubilize the metallic surface and lead to destabili-
pigment and vehicle, used for sealing joints in buildings and
other structures where normal structural movement may
1 occur.
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
DISCUSSION—Caulking compound retains its plasticity for an ex-
Subcommittee D01.16 on Definitions.
tended period after application. It is available in forms suitable for
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Publis
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