ASTM D907-15(2023)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Adhesives
Standard Terminology of Adhesives
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology standard is a compilation of definitions used in the science and technology of the adhesives industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 Any changes in this standard since 1988 are documented as follows:
1.2.1 Appendix X1 gives a history of revisions made since 1988. Table X1.1 lists the terms that are affected as: (1) Terms Added, (2) Terms Revised, and (3) Terms Deleted.
1.2.1.1 In Table X1.1, the year of publication in Volume 15.06 is shown in parentheses following the term.
1.2.2 In the text of the standard, the year of publication is shown following each definition. Also, the following codes are included after the year of publication to describe the type change that was made: (A) Addition, (R) Revision, or (E) Edited.
1.2.3 Deletions are shown in Appendix X1, suitably footnoted. The deleted terms do not appear in the text of the standard.
1.2.4 Any special circumstances not covered by 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 are documented in Table X1.1, suitably footnoted.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D907 − 15 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Terminology of
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Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D907; 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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1. Scope Materials (Withdrawn 1987)
D2507 Terminology of Rheological Properties of Gelled
1.1 This terminology standard is a compilation of defini-
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Rocket Propellants (Withdrawn 2003)
tions used in the science and technology of the adhesives
D2990 Test Methods for Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural
industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastics
defined in other readily available sources are not included.
D3983 Test Method for Measuring Strength and Shear
1.2 Any changes in this standard since 1988 are documented
Modulus of Nonrigid Adhesives by the Thick-Adherend
as follows:
Tensile-Lap Specimen
1.2.1 Appendix X1 gives a history of revisions made since
D4027 Test Method for Measuring Shear Properties of
1988. Table X1.1 lists the terms that are affected as: (1) Terms
Structural Adhesives by the Modified-Rail Test
Added, (2) Terms Revised, and (3) Terms Deleted.
D4317 Specification for Polyvinyl Acetate-Based Emulsion
1.2.1.1 In Table X1.1, the year of publication in Volume
Adhesives
15.06 is shown in parentheses following the term.
D4499 Test Method for Heat Stability of Hot-Melt Adhe-
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1.2.2 In the text of the standard, the year of publication is
sives (Withdrawn 2021)
shown following each definition. Also, the following codes are
D4680 Test Method for Creep and Time to Failure of
included after the year of publication to describe the type
Adhesives in Static Shear by Compression Loading
change that was made: (A) Addition, (R) Revision, or (E)
(Wood-to-Wood)
Edited.
D5266 Practice for Estimating the Percentage of Wood
1.2.3 Deletions are shown in Appendix X1, suitably foot-
Failure in Adhesive Bonded Joints
noted. The deleted terms do not appear in the text of the
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
standard.
1.2.4 Any special circumstances not covered by 1.2.2 and 3. Terminology
1.2.3 are documented in Table X1.1, suitably footnoted.
acceptance test, n—a test, or series of tests conducted by the
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
procuring agency, or an agent thereof, upon receipt to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
determine whether an individual lot of materials conforms to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the purchase order or contract or to determine the degree of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
uniformity of the material supplied by the vendor, or both.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
(Compare preproduction test and qualification test.)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
acid number, n—the quantity of base, expressed in milligrams
of potassium hydroxide, that is required to titrate acidic
2. Referenced Documents
constituents present in 1 g of sample. (1992) (A) D2849,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D20
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
adhere, v—to cause two surfaces to be held together by
D2849 Methods of Testing Urethane Foam Polyol Raw
adhesion.
adherend, n—a body held to another body by an adhesive.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
adherend preparation, n—see surface preparation.
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.04 on Terminology.
adhesion, n—the state in which two surfaces are held together
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally
approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D907 – 15. DOI:
by interphase forces.
10.1520/D0907-15R23.
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D907 − 15 (2023)
mechanical adhesion, n—adhesion between surfaces in adhesive dispersion, n—see dispersion. (Compare to emul-
which the adhesive holds the parts together by interlocking sion.)
action.
adhesive join
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