ASTM D5325-03(2014)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Weight Percent Volatile Content of Water-Borne Aerosol Paints

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Calculation of the weight percent volatile organic content of water-borne paints, requires that the water content be known. This test method provides a direct way to determine the weight percent volatile organic matter of water-borne aerosol paints minus the matter content. This test method is modeled after Method 36.4
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is for the determination of the weight percent volatile content of water-borne paints in aerosols.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2014
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.21 - Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5325 − 03 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Weight Percent Volatile Content of Water-
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Borne Aerosol Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5325; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method is for the determination of the weight
4.1 Calculation of the weight percent volatile organic con-
percent volatile content of water-borne paints in aerosols. tent of water-borne paints, requires that the water content be
known.Thistestmethodprovidesadirectwaytodeterminethe
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
weight percent volatile organic matter of water-borne aerosol
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
paints minus the matter content. This test method is modeled
standard.
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after Method36.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Freezer.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 Ice Pick.
5.3 Hammer.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.4 Applicator Sticks.
D2369Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
5.5 Masking Tape.
D3792TestMethodforWaterContentofCoatingsbyDirect
5.6 Tin Snips or Metal Cutter.
Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph
D4017Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials
5.7 Shaker, similar to Eberbach shaker in Fig. 1.
by Karl Fischer Method
E180Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
6. Procedure
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
6.1 Preparation of Aerosol Contents for Analysis:
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cialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)
6.1.1 Mix the aerosol paint container thoroughly for about
2.2 Other Standard:
15min,usingashakersimilartotheEberbachshakershownin
Method36 DeterminationofPercentVolatileOrganicCom-
Fig. 1, at the low speed setting. It is essential that the samples
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pounds (VOC) in Water Based Aerosol Paints
be well mixed to obtain valid results.
6.1.2 Removethecapandactuatorfromthecan.Putthecap
3. Summary of Test Method
on the can and weigh the can to 0.01 g.
3.1 The propellant is released from the can and the content
6.1.3 Place the can in an upside down position in a freezer
remaining is tested for percent water and nonvolatiles.
for2hata temperature that is 0°C.
6.1.4 Put the can upside down in a fume hood. Puncture the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
bottom of the can near the edge with a very sharp ice pick.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Slowly remove the ice pick from the hole. Leave the hole
Subcommittee D01.21 on Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials.
uncovered for about 12 to 16 h to allow most of the propellant
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to escape.
in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5325–03 (2008) . DOI:
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6.1.5 Enlarge the hole slightly by tapping the ice pick
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further into the can. Swirl the can gently for 1 to 2 min to
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remove any remaining propellant.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
6.1.6 Wipe off any condensate that may have accumulated
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on the can. Weigh the can to 60.01 g.
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6.1.7 Plug the hole with a small applicator stick (about ⁄2
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7.3 The total volatile percent (TV) in the aerosol container
may be calculated by difference as follows:
TV,% 5 100 2 TNV (2)
7.4 Determine the water content of the coating in accor-
dance with Test Method D3792 or Test Method D4017.
7.5 The weight percent volatile content (VC), equals total
volatile percent TV, minus percent of water.
7.6 The percent of grams of volatile content/grams of solids
VC
FIG. 1 Aerosol Can on Eberbach Shaker equals .
TNV
6.1.8 Place the can on t
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Designation: D5325 − 03 (Reapproved 2008) D5325 − 03 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Weight Percent Volatile Content of Water-
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Borne Aerosol Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5325; 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.
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ε NOTE—The units statement in subsection 1.2 was corrected editorially in November 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is for the determination of the weight percent volatile content of water-borne paints in aerosols.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
D3792 Test Method for Water Content of Coatings by Direct Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph
D4017 Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials by Karl Fischer Method
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
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(Withdrawn 2009)
2.2 Other Standard:
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Method 36 Determination of Percent Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Water Based Aerosol Paints
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The propellant is released from the can and the content remaining is tested for percent water and nonvolatiles.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Calculation of the weight percent volatile organic content of water-borne paints, requires that the water content be known.
This test method provides a direct way to determine the weight percent volatile organic matter of water-borne aerosol paints minus
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the matter content. This test method is modeled after Method 36.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Freezer.
5.2 Ice Pick.
5.3 Hammer.
5.4 Applicator Sticks.
5.5 Masking Tape.
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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 D01.21 on Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008July 1, 2014. Published November 2008July 2014. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
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D5325 - 03.D5325 – 03 (2008) . DOI: 10.1520/D5325-03R08E01.10.1520/D5325-03R14.
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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’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Bay Area Air Quality Management District, (BAAQMD) Manual of Procedures, Vol III, 939 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA 94109.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.6 Tin Snips or Metal Cutter.
5.7 Shaker, similar to Eberbach shaker in Fig. 1.
6. Procedure
6.1 Preparation of Aerosol Contents for Analysis:
6.1.1 Mix the aerosol paint container thoroughly for about 15 min, using a shaker similar to the Eberbach shaker shown in Fig.
1, at the low speed setting. It is essential that the samples be well mixed to obtain valid results.
6.1.2 Remove the cap and actuator from the can. Put the cap on the can and weigh the can to 0.01 g.
6.1.3 Place the can in an upside down position in a freezer for 2 h at a temperature that is 0°C.
6.1.4 Put the can upside down in a fume hood. Puncture the bottom of the can near the edge with a very sharp ice pick. Slowly
remove the ice pick from the hole. Leave the hole uncovered for about 12 to 16 h to allow most of the propellant to escape.
6.1.5 Enlarge the hole slightly by tapping the ice pick further into the can. Swirl the can gently for 1 to 2 min to remove any
remaining propellant.
6.1.6 Wipe off any condensate that may have accumulated on the can. Weigh the can to 60.01 g.
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6.1.7 Plug the hole with a small applicator stick (about ⁄2 cm long) and
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