ASTM D1308-02e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
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1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes, resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling, loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.
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.
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Designation:D1308–02
Standard Test Method for
Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
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Organic Finishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1308; 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 (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.
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e NOTE—Editorial changes were made to 6.1.10 and 7.3 in March 2004.
1. Scope provide the means by which the relative performance of
coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of
continuous films are necessary for reliable results.
household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes,
resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as
5. Test Panels
discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling,
5.1 Steel Panels—See Practice D 609.
loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.
5.2 Other Metal Panels, as agreed upon by the purchaser
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and the seller of the finish being tested.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6. Reagents
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the
2. Referenced Documents seller of the finish being tested. The following reagents are
suggested:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
D 609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
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6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50% volume).
Related Coating Products
6.1.4 Vinegar (3% acetic acid).
3. Summary of Test Method 6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
6.1.6 Acid Solution.
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly appli-
6.1.7 Soap Solution.
cable to individual reagents under study, are described as
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
follows:
6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test
6.1.10 Fruit—Pieceofcutfruit,withcutportionplacedface
surface and immediately covered with a watch glass.
down on panel.
3.1.2 SpotTest,Open—The test surface is subjected directly
6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening,
to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases,
vegetable oils, etc.
beverages, etc.
6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup).
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is im-
6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa.
mersed in the test reagent.
6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases.
4. Significance and Use 6.1.15 Other Reagents, as agreed upon between the pur-
chaser and the seller.
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an
important characteristic of organic finishes.These test methods
7. Procedure
7.1 Panel Preparation—Spot and direct application tests
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint may be carried out on the fabricated article coated with the
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
finishing system under evaluation, if sufficient plane surface is
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
available. For immersion tests and tests where the finished
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally
article is not available, select panels in accordance with
published as D 1308 – 54 T. Last previous edition D 1308 – 87 (1998).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
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D1308–02
Practice D 609, or prepare special metal panels according to contained in beakers, at a temperature and length of time
agreement between the purchaser and the seller of the finish. agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. Withdraw
Apply the finish according to the method and the schedule thepanels,washwithdistilledwater,andexamineimmediately
prescribed by the user of the lacquer. This schedule includes for any of the effects listed in 1.1. If desired, allow the panels
number of coats, film thickness, and other features. Allow the to recover for a specified period and examine for return of the
finished panels to age 1 week at normal room conditions, about original properties. In general, it will not be necessary to seal
77°F (25°C) and 50 %
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