ASTM D1579-01(2018)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
Standard Test Method for Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive performs. This test method makes possible accurate determination of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and characterization of the adhesive.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhesives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid adhesive.
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.
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-Jul-2018
- Technical Committee
- D14 - Adhesives
- Drafting Committee
- D14.30 - Wood Adhesives
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2004
Overview
ASTM D1579-01(2018) is the standard test method for determining the filler content in phenol, resorcinol, and melamine adhesives. Developed and maintained by ASTM International, this standard outlines procedures to accurately measure filler levels in these resin-based adhesives, whether mixed with a hardener or catalyst and set at room, intermediate, or high temperatures. Adhering to this method supports effective quality control, product consistency, and compliance with international standards in adhesive manufacturing.
Key Topics
- Filler Content Determination: The method provides clear instructions for quantifying the amount of filler present in liquid or mixed adhesives based on the nonvolatile content.
- Applicability: Suitable for phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin adhesives, this test method is utilized for adhesives at various curing temperatures.
- Sampling and Preparation: Guidelines are provided to ensure representative sampling, prevent premature drying, and maintain sample integrity.
- Procedure: Describes weighing, mixing, and measuring protocols using precise laboratory equipment such as Erlenmeyer flasks, analytical balances, circulating-air ovens, desiccators, and sintered glass crucibles.
- Calculations and Results: Details how to calculate filler percentage and interpret results for both phenol/resorcinol and melamine base adhesives by referencing nonvolatile content.
- Reporting Requirements: Outlines mandatory documentation including adhesive identification, number of specimens, and filler percentage results.
Applications
The accurate determination of filler content using ASTM D1579-01(2018) is essential across several sectors:
- Quality Control in Manufacturing: Ensures consistency and desired properties of adhesives by monitoring filler content, a critical factor influencing performance, viscosity, and curing behavior.
- Product Development and Characterization: Supports research and development by enabling material scientists and engineers to characterize adhesives, compare formulations, and optimize product recipes.
- Compliance and Specification Verification: Enables manufacturers and suppliers to verify that their products meet industry and customer specifications, helping to avoid product failure and disputes.
- Certification and Regulatory Adherence: Aligns with internationally recognized standards, supporting companies in meeting regulatory and trade requirements, including the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee guidelines.
- Routine Laboratory Testing: Facilitates routine testing for both new batches and nonrepresentative samples, ensuring consistent adhesive quality for construction, automotive, aerospace, and woodworking industries.
Related Standards
When developing, testing, or verifying adhesives, the following standards are also relevant:
- ASTM D907 - Terminology of Adhesives: Standardizes definitions crucial for understanding the methods and results.
- ASTM D1582 - Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives: Essential for calculating the nonvolatile fraction, a prerequisite in filler content determination.
- Federal Test Method Standard No. 175a: ASTM D1579 is part of this broader federal testing framework.
- WTO TBT Principles: Ensures compatibility with internationally agreed principles on standards and regulatory practices.
By using ASTM D1579-01(2018), laboratories and manufacturers can reliably measure filler content in phenol, resorcinol, and melamine adhesives, ensuring high product quality and compliance with global standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D1579-01(2018) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive performs. This test method makes possible accurate determination of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and characterization of the adhesive. SCOPE 1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhesives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid adhesive. 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. 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive performs. This test method makes possible accurate determination of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and characterization of the adhesive. SCOPE 1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhesives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid adhesive. 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. 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.
ASTM D1579-01(2018) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.180 - Adhesives. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D1579-01(2018) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D1579-01(2013), ASTM D907-12a, ASTM D907-12, ASTM D907-11a, ASTM D1582-98(2011), ASTM D907-11, ASTM D907-08b, ASTM D907-08a, ASTM D907-08, ASTM D907-06, ASTM D907-05e1, ASTM D907-05, ASTM D907-04a, ASTM D907-04, ASTM D1582-98(2004). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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: D1579 − 01 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine
Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1579; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
This standard is part of Federal Test Method Standard No. 175a.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler 4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol,
content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhe- resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to
sives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive
intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on performs. This test method makes possible accurate determi-
the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid nation of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and
adhesive. characterization of the adhesive.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Apparatus
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, or beaker, of 100-mL capacity.
only.
5.2 Analytical Balance, accurate to 0.001 g.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a tem-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
perature of 105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.4 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.5 Sintered Glass Crucible, of coarse or medium porosity.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Sampling
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6.1 Except in special cases, take a sample from each
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
component of the adhesive. When possible, use a composite
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sample of each component chosen from three or more separate
containers, chosen at random.Also take samples from contain-
2. Referenced Documents
ers which appear to be nonrepresentative and test such samples
2.1 ASTM Standards:
separately.Placethesamplesimmediatelyinclean,dry,airtight
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
containers, filled to prevent excessive air space above the
D1582 Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid
adhesive and transported to the testing laboratory. Take pre-
Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
cautions to reduce evaporation or drying of the adhesive to a
minimum. Mix the adhesive in the can thoroughly if there is a
3. Terminology
tendency for the materials to separate before a sample is taken.
3.1 Definitions—Many terms used in this test method are
6.2 Test three specimens of each sample, unless otherwise
defined in Terminology D907.
required.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
7. Procedure
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood
Adhesives.
7.1 Mix the adhesive in accordance with the instructions of
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
the manufacturer.
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D1579 – 01 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/D1579-01R18.
7.2 Phenol and Resorcinol Base—Accurately weigh to the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
nearest 1 mg approximately2gofthe freshly mixed adhesive
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
(cut film adhesives into small pieces approximately 13-mm
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. (0.5-in) square before weighing) in a 100-mL beaker or
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