ASTM D365-23

Standard Guide for Soluble Nitrocellulose Base Solutions

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Since the desired specifications and compositions of soluble nitrocellulose base solutions vary greatly, these methods are used to establish whether limits that shall be as agreed upon between the producer and the user have been met.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the testing of soluble nitrocellulose base solutions that are made by dispersing various kinds and concentrations of soluble nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) in various solvent mixtures.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements see Section 11.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2023
• ICS: 87.060.30 - Solvents
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.55 - Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products

Standards Content (Sample)

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: D365 − 23
Standard Guide for
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Soluble Nitrocellulose Base Solutions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D365; 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.
1. Scope D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
1.1 This guide covers the testing of soluble nitrocellulose
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
base solutions that are made by dispersing various kinds and
concentrations of soluble nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) in
3. Significance and Use
various solvent mixtures.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1 Since the desired specifications and compositions of
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
soluble nitrocellulose base solutions vary greatly, these meth-
only.
ods are used to establish whether limits that shall be as agreed
upon between the producer and the user have been met.
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 appro- 4. Sampling
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.1 Select the sampling method from those listed in Practice
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E300.
For specific hazard statements see Section 11.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
CONSISTENCY (VISCOSITY)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Consistency Tests
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.1 For Consistencies Less than 3 s—Determine the consis-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. tency by Test Method D1200 for those solutions having a
consistency of less than 3 s when tested in the falling-ball
2. Referenced Documents
apparatus referred to in Section 6.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 For Consistencies over 3 s—Determine the consistency
D333 Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers
using the apparatus and procedure described in Sections 6 and
1 7 for those solutions having a consistency greater than 500 s
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
when tested in the falling-ball apparatus referred to in Section
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
6.
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
approved in 1933. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D365 – 01 (2017).
DOI: 10.1520/D0365-23.
6. Apparatus
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6.1 The consistency test apparatus, shown in Fig. 1, shall
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consist of the following:
the ASTM website.
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Close the bottom of the tube with a stopper covered with tin
foil. Push the aluminum guide cone slowly into the top of the
tube and insert a stopper covered with tin foil into the top of the
guide.
7.2 Bring the tube and its contents to a temperature of 25 °C
6 0.1 °C by placing in a suitable bath. Allow at least 30 min
for the solution to reach temperature equilibrium. For accurate
measurements keep the tube during the determination either in
a thermostat or suspended within a considerably larger cylinder
of water at the specified temperature.
7.3 Remove the upper stopper only long enough to place the
ball in the center of the tube; this can be done conveniently
with crucible tongs. The principal value of the guide cone is to
retard the ball sufficiently at the start of its fall so that the
solution will close over the ball and not leave on the top of the
ball a large “trailer bubble.” If the guide is not used a big trailer
bubble usually accompanies the ball, retarding its fall and, if
the bubble is off center on the ball, pulling the latter away from
the center of the tube.
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Consistency (Viscosity) Test of Solutions
Having Consistencies over 500 s
7.4 Measure the t
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Designation: D365 − 01 (Reapproved 2017) D365 − 23
Standard Guide for
1
Soluble Nitrocellulose Base Solutions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D365; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the testing of soluble nitrocellulose base solutions that are made by dispersing various kinds and
concentrations of soluble nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) in various solvent mixtures.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements see Section 11.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D301 Test Methods for Soluble Cellulose Nitrate (Withdrawn 2011)
D333 Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Since the desired specifications and compositions of soluble nitrocellulose base solutions vary greatly, these methods are used
to establish whether limits that shall be as agreed upon between the producer and the user have been met.
4. Sampling
4.1 Select the sampling method from those listed in Practice E300.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
Current edition approved June 1, 2017June 1, 2023. Published June 2017June 2023. Originally approved in 1933. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as D365 –
01 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/D0365-01R17.01 (2017). DOI: 10.1520/D0365-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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CONSISTENCY (VISCOSITY)
5. Consistency Tests
5.1 For Consistencies from 3 to 500 s—Determine the consistency by falling-ball consistency test described in Test Methods D301
for those solutions having a consistency from 3 to 500 s when tested in that apparatus.
5.1 For Consistencies Less than 3 s—Determine the consistency by Test Method D1200 for those solutions having a consistency
of less than 3 s when tested in the falling-ball apparatus referred to in Section 5.16.
5.2 For Consistencies over 500 s—3 s—Determine the consistency using the apparatus and procedure described in Sections 6 and
7 for those solutions having a consistency greater than 500 s when tested in the falling-ball apparatus referred to in Section 5.16.
6. Apparatus
6.1 The consistency test apparatus, shown in Fig. 1, shall consist of the following:
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Consistency (Viscosity) Test of Solutions Having Consistencies over 500 s
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6.1.1 Glass Tube (preferably heat-resistant glass), 5050 mm 6 1.5 mm (2(2 in. 6 ⁄32 in.) in inside diameter and 255 mm (10 in.)
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(10 in.) in length, with marks 177177 mm 6 1 mm (5(5 in. 6 ⁄16 in.) apart, the upper one being 75 mm (3 in.) from the top of
the tube.
NOTE 1—The steel ball can be removed (in order to leave the same material in the tube for a check run) by removing the lower stopper. However, a small
air bubble is usually introduced in this way. It is preferable to invert the tube, removing the guide to get th
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