ASTM D5913-96(2013)

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Cleanability of Paint Brushes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The final appearance of a paint brush after it has been used and cleaned is related to the ability of the brush to perform consistently upon repeated use. This test method offers a subjective visual criteria that provides a rank order of cleanability of the filaments of a brush after use.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for the evaluation or comparison of the cleanability of paint brushes, or both, when used with latex paints.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to paint brushes up to 100 mm (4 in.) in width and of similar head dimensions as described in Practice D5301.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 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: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 87.100 - Paint coating equipment
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.61 - Paint Application Tools

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5913-96(2009)e1 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Cleanability of Paint Brushes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM D5913-96(2019) - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Cleanability of Paint Brushes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019
• Referred By: ASTM D7073-20 - Standard Guide for Application and Evaluation of Brush and Roller Applied Paint Films
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5913 − 96 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Cleanability of Paint Brushes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5913; 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 drain and the excess removed by brushing out on paper. After
a specified drying period, the brushes are cleaned and evalu-
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for the
ated for the presence of residual paint on the filaments.
evaluation or comparison of the cleanability of paint brushes,
or both, when used with latex paints.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 This test method is applicable to paint brushes up to 100
4.1 The final appearance of a paint brush after it has been
mm (4 in.) in width and of similar head dimensions as
usedandcleanedisrelatedtotheabilityofthebrushtoperform
described in Practice D5301.
consistently upon repeated use. This test method offers a
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
subjective visual criteria that provides a rank order of
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
cleanability of the filaments of a brush after use.
only.
5. Apparatus
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Test Brushes, up to 100-mm (4-in.) sizes.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.2 Weight-per-Density Cup or pycnometer.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.3 Balance, capable of weighing to an accuracy of 0.1 g.
5.4 Stopwatch.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Materials
D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
6.1 Test Panels, with a sealed surface, having 1000 cm
and Related Products
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(1.076 ft ) of test area for 50-mm (2-in.) brushes.
D3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning and
6.2 Laminated Fiber Board, (upson board) 610 by 305 mm
Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials
(24 by 12 in.) with at least one smooth side for 75-mm (3-in.)
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related
and 100-mm (4-in.) size brushes.
Pigmented Coatings
D5068 Practice for Preparation of Paint Brushes for Evalu-
6.3 Latex-Base Primer.
ation
6.4 Specified Test Paint.
D5301 Practice for Physical Characterization of Paint
6.5 Abrasive Grit Soap.
Brushes
6.6 Kraft or Brown Wrapping Paper, unsealed, 200 by 460
3. Summary of Test Method
mm (8 by 18 in.).
3.1 The test brushes are washed prior to painting to remove
NOTE 1—The choice of the color of the test paint to be used should be
any residual finishes from the manufacturer, broken in, and
dependent on the color of the filaments in the brushes under evaluation.A
then dipped into the test paint for a specified period, allowed to
light colored paint is preferable for dark filament-containing brushes and
conversely, a dark colored paint is preferable for brushes containing
light-colored filaments. Latex interior flat paints are preferred because
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint they dry faster than gloss or semigloss paints.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.61 on Paint Application Tools.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D5913 – 96 (2009) . Test charts such as Leneta Form 8H have been found suitable. They are
DOI: 10.1520/D5913-96R13. available from the Leneta Company, 15 Whitney Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Similar to U.S. Federal Specification TT-P-650C Primer Coating, White has
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM beenfoundsuitableforthispurpose.Otherlatexprimersmaybeadaptedtomeetthe
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on requirements of this test method.
the ASTM website. Lava soap has been found suitable for this purpose.
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D5913 − 96 (2013)
7. Sampling and Conditioning 8.10 Finish the area with light pressure by brushing in a
perpendiculardirectiontotheinitialapplicationutilizingthetip
7.1 Sampling of test paint to be used in this test method
of the brush. Make sure that total application time for the test
shall be in accordance with Practice D3925.
panel is 30 to 35 s.
7.2 Condition the materials to be used in this test method in
8.11 After preparing brush out, dip brush into the paint to
accordance with Section 6, Conditioning and Testing, of
the specified depth for its size as shown in Practice D5068 for
Specification D3924 for 24 h before use.
10 s. Remove brush and maintain in a vertical position for 30
7.3 All testing should be performed under the same condi-
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