ASTM D3891-08(2014)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Preparation of Glass Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
Standard Practice for Preparation of Glass Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The procedures described in this practice are designed to provide uniform glass panels for testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings and related products.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of glass panels for subsequent testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.2
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.
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Designation: D3891 − 08 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Glass Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish,
Lacquer, and Related Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3891; 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 4.3 Glass of the following types may be specified in the
applicable test methods:
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of glass panels for
4.3.1 Window Glass, (float glass) the surface of which is
subsequent testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related
2 plain and free of irregularities.
products.
NOTE 1—Float glass is the most common kind of glass used for
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
windows. It is produced by floating a ribbon of red hot glass on a bath of
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
molten tin. The sides of the float glass exposed to tin and to air have
only.
somewhat different characteristics. The tin side contains tin diffused into
the glass structure. Paint generally releases more easily from the tin side,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
but it may be contaminated with tin, which could affect chemical analysis.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Paint generally adheres better to the air side. The sides can be distin-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
guished by exposing the glass to a UV-Alight (“black light”): the air side
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
will appear clear, and the tin side will appear frosted. Depending on the
application, the user may want to choose which side is appropriate for that
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
test, and make sure that the same side is coated on every panel. Note
however, that if the window glass used is not float glass (for example,
2. Referenced Documents
plate glass), both sides of the glass will be the same.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.3.2 Clear Plate Glass, not less than 5 mm thick.
D1152 Specification for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
4.3.3 Plate Glass that has been ground uniformly on one
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
side with 1F carborundum.
4.3.4 Black Structural Glass, one side of which has been
3. Significance and Use
polished to a smooth, high-gloss surface.
3.1 Theproceduresdescribedinthispracticearedesignedto
4.3.5 White Structural Glass, one side of which has been
provide uniform glass panels for testing of paint, varnish,
polished to a smooth, high gloss.
lacquer, conversion coatings and related products.
5. Method of Preparation
4. Reagents and Materials
5.1 New Panels—Using a clean lintless cloth, wipe the
4.1 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
panel with a solvent mixture consisting of equal volumes of
to water shall be understood to mean reagent water conforming
VM&Pnaphtha and xylene or of 3 volumes of VM&Pnaphtha
to Type IV of Specification D1193.
and 1 volume of 2-methoxypropanol or with water. When all
4.2 Solvents—Varnish Makers’ and Painters (VM&P)
soluble and loosely adhering soil has been washed off, flush
naphtha, xylene, 2-methoxypropanol, and methanol complying
with clean solvent.Allow panels to dry at room temperature or
with the appropriate specifications (see Specification D1152).
force dry at a temperature no higher than 150°C (302°F).After
cooling to room temperature, rub with a clean lintless cloth if
necessary.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
5.1.1 The surface after cleaning shall be water-break free.
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
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