ASTM D3069-94(2013)

Standard Test Method for Delivery Rate of Aerosol Products (Withdrawn 2022)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Delivery rate tests assist in evaluating one aspect of valve performance, and are considered as a prerequisite to both biological and storage testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of delivery rate of aerosol 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 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WITHDRAWN RATIONALE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 covers the determination of delivery rate of aerosol products.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D10 on Packaging, this test method was withdrawn in January 2022 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Jan-2022
• ICS: 55.130 - Aerosol containers
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.33 - Aerosol Products

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3069 − 94 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
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Delivery Rate of Aerosol Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3069; 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 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of delivery 5.1 Delivery rate tests assist in evaluating one aspect of
rate of aerosol products. valve performance, and are considered as a prerequisite to both
biological and storage testing.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 6.1 Water Bath, maintained at 70 6 0.5°F (21 6 0.25°C)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (80 6 0.5°F (26 6 0.25°C) for insecticides), to match
Peet-Gradytestrequirements,withascreenorperforatedmetal
2. Referenced Documents
shelf 1 in. (25 mm) above the bottom of the bath.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.2 Stirrer, air or electric.
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
6.3 Balance, 0.1-g scale.
ments
6.4 Stop Watch or Electric Timer .
3. Terminology
7. Sampling
3.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution envi-
ronments are found in Terminology D996.
7.1 Normal production or laboratory samples shall be used
for this test.
4. Summary of Test Method
8. Test Specimen
4.1 The delivery rate of an aerosol dispenser is determined
by measuring the quantity of material expelled through the
8.1 Remove the protective cover, paper label, and all other
valve in a given time. The exact duration of discharge and the
detachable materials from the dispenser, with the exception of
temperature of the dispenser must be carefully controlled for
the button or actuator.
good reproducibility.
8.2 If a foam spout is used, remove the spout, cut away all
4.2 Biological and clinical tests are often made with one or
nonessential plastic, and then replace the spout.
two dispensers selected from a group that is similar in all
respects, with the exception of delivery rate. When it is
9. Procedure
desirable to select dispensers with equal delivery rates, three
9.1 Activate the valve for a few seconds, then remove any
tests should be performed on each dispenser.
valve cup impingements, and weigh the dispenser to the
4.3 In the case of storage tests, a single delivery rate test is
nearest 0.05 g.
normallyperformedateachexaminationperiodtoconservethe
9.2 Place the dispenser on the shelf in the water bath, which
contents and extend the life of the dispenser.
is maintained at the test temperature of 70 6 0.1°F (21 6
0.05°C).Keepthedispenserinanuprightposition,spaced1in.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
(25 mm) apart, and covered with 1 in. of water.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.33 on Mechanical
Dispensers. Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties ManufacturersAssn. NOTE 1—Approximately 0.03 % sodium nitrite (NaNO ) may be added
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Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originally to the water bath to prevent the minor rusting of some tinplate dispensers.
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D3069 – 94 (2005).
9.3 Circulate the water with the mechanical stirrer. Hold for
DOI: 10.1520/D3069-94R13.
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15 min in the case of essentially anhydrous products, and for
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
25 to 30 min for viscous or water-base products.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. NOTE 2—In the case of thixotropic, rheopectic, and certain other
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D3069 − 94 (2013)
emulsion types, the degree of agitation will have a considerable effect
12. Precision and Bias
upon delivery rates.
12.1 Precision—This test method is being reviewed for
9.4 Remove the dispenser, and actuate the valve for a given
development of a precision statement based upon intralabora-
time (preferably 10 s), preferably into an exhaust hood.
tory test data. Volunteers from various CSMA Aerosol
NOTE 3—Generally, the product should be shaken before any actuation,
Division, Test and S
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