ASTM D1579-97

Standard Test Method for Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-2001
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.30 - Wood Adhesives

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D1579-01 - Standard Test Method for Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 1579 – 97
Standard Test Method for
Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine
Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1579; 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. , as part of Federal Test Method Standard No. 175a.
1. Scope 5. Apparatus
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler 5.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, or beaker, of 100-mL capacity.
content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhe- 5.2 Analytical Balance, accurate to 0.001 g.
sives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, 5.3 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a tem-
intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on perature of 105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F).
the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid 5.4 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
adhesive. 5.5 Sintered Glass Crucible, of coarse or medium porosity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
6. Sampling
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. 6.1 Except in special cases, take a sample from each
component of the adhesive. When possible, use a composite
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the sample of each component chosen from three or more separate
containers, chosen at random. Also take samples from contain-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- ers which appear to be nonrepresentative and test such samples
separately. Place the samples immediately in clean, dry, airtight
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
containers, filled to prevent excessive air space above the
2. Referenced Documents
adhesive and transported to the testing laboratory. Take pre-
2.1 ASTM Standards: cautions to reduce evaporation or drying of the adhesive to a
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives minimum. Mix the adhesive in the can thoroughly if there is a
D 1582 Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid tendency for the materials to separate before a sample is taken.
Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives 6.2 Test three specimens of each sample, unless otherwise
required.
3. Terminology
7. Procedure
3.1 Definitions—Many of the terms used in this test method
are defined in Terminology D 907. 7.1 Mix the adhesive in accordance with the instructions of
3.1.1 filler, n—a relatively nonadhesive substance added to the manufacturer.
an adhesive to improve its working properties, permanence, 7.2 Phenol and Resorcinol Base—Accurately weigh to the
strength, or other qualities. (See also binder and extender.) nearest 1 mg approximately2gofthe freshly mixed adhesive
(cut film adhesives into small pieces approximately 13-mm
4. Significance and Use
(0.5-in) square before weighing) in a 100-mL beaker or
4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol, Erlenmeyer flask, add 50-mL of absolute methyl alcohol, and
resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to
stir the mixture thoroughly for 3 min. Filter the mixture
the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive promptly through a previously weighed, sintered glass crucible
performs. This test method makes possible accurate determi-
of coarse or medium porosity and wash the contents of the
nation of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and beaker onto the filter with another 50-mL portion of methyl
characterization of the adhesive.
alcohol. Wash the residue in the crucible with at least 50-mL of
boiling distilled water, dry to approximately constant weight at
105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F), cool in a desiccator, and weigh
This test method is under the jurisdiction of the ASTM Committee D-14 on
accurately.
Adhesives and
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