Standard Test Method for Determination of Weight Percent Volatile Content of Water-Borne Aerosol Paints

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1.1 This test method is for the determination of the weight percent volatile content of water-borne paints in aerosols.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: D 5325 – 92 (Reapproved 1997)
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Weight Percent Volatile Content of Water-
Borne Aerosol Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5325; 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.
1. Scope 5.2 Ice Pick.
5.3 Hammer.
1.1 This test method is for the determination of the weight
5.4 Applicator Sticks.
percent volatile content of water-borne paints in aerosols.
5.5 Masking Tape.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.6 Tin Snips or Metal Cutter.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.7 Shaker, similar to Eberbach shaker in Fig. 1.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6. Procedure
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1 Preparation of Aerosol Contents for Analysis:
2. Referenced Documents 6.1.1 Mix the aerosol paint container thoroughly for about
15 min, using a shaker similar to the Eberbach shaker shown in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Fig. 1, at the low speed setting. It is essential that the samples
D 2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
be well mixed to obtain valid results.
D 3792 Test Method for Water Content of Water-Reducible
6.1.2 Remove the cap and actuator from the can. Put the cap
Paints by Direct Injection into a Gas Chromatograph
on the can and weigh the can to 0.01 g.
D 4017 Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials
6.1.3 Place the can in an upside down position in a freezer
by Karl Fischer Method
for2hata temperature that is 0°C.
E 180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
6.1.4 Put the can upside down in a fume hood. Puncture the
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial Chemicals
bottom of the can near the edge with a very sharp ice pick.
2.2 Other Standard:
Slowly remove the ice pick from the hole. Leave the hole
Method 36 Determination of Percent Volatile Organic Com-
uncovered for about 12 to 16 h to allow most of the propellant
pounds (VOC) in Water Based Aerosol Paints
to escape.
3. Summary of Test Method 6.1.5 Enlarge the hole slightly by tapping the ice pick
further into the can. Swirl the can gently for 1 to 2 min to
3.1 The propellant is released from the can and the content
remove any remaining propellant.
remaining is tested for percent water and nonvolatiles.
6.1.6 Wipe off any condensate that may have accumulated
4. Significance and Use
on the can. Weigh the can to 60.01 g.
6.1.7 Plug the hole with a small applicator stick (about ⁄2
4.1 Calculation of the weight percent volatile organic con-
cm long) and then place masking tape over the plugged hole.
tent of water-borne paints, requires that the water content be
6.1.8 Place the can on the shaker in a position so that the
known. This test method provides a direct way to determine the
hole is at the highest possible position to prevent leakage of
weight percent volatile organic matter of water-borne aerosol
contents. Shake the can for about 15 min at the low speed
paints minus the matter content. This test method is modeled
setting.
after Method 36 .
6.1.9 Cut the bottom of the can using a metal cutter. Stir the
5. Apparatus
contents with a spatula, then transfer the contents to a pint can
with lid.
5.1 Freezer.
6.1.10 Rinse the aerosol can, agitators, and bottom several
times using solvent. Allow the can, agitators,
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