ASTM D1849-95(2003)

Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint

SCOPE
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1.1 This test method covers the change in consistency and certain other properties that may take place when liquid paint of either the solvent-reducible or water-reducible type is stored at a temperature above 32°F (0°C).
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-May-2003
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.42 - Architectural Coatings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1849-95 - Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D1849-95(2008) - Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D5146-10(2019) - Standard Guide to Testing Solvent-Borne Architectural Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D5324-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3456-18 - Standard Practice for Determining by Exterior Exposure Tests the Susceptibility of Paint Films to Microbiological Attack
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6577-15(2019) - Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6763-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing Exterior Wood Stains and Clear Water Repellents
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C647-19 - Standard Guide to Properties and Tests of Mastics and Coating Finishes for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3730-17(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1849–95(Reapproved2003)
Standard Test Method for
Package Stability of Paint
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1849; 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.
1. Scope 4. Procedure
1.1 This test method covers the change in consistency and 4.1 Obtain duplicate samples of the paint in original, un-
certain other properties that may take place when liquid paint opened containers in accordance with Practice D 3925 (Note
of either the solvent-reducible or water-reducible type is stored 1). Examine one of the samples received for the characteristics
at a temperature above 32°F (0°C). listed in 4.2, using the procedures therein described. Weigh the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the other unopened sample to the nearest 1 g, then hold it
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information undisturbed for specified periods of time and ranges of
only. temperature, as agreed upon between purchaser and seller
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the (Note 2).After storage, reweigh the sample without shaking to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the determine any loss of weight resulting from faulty closure.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—Containers should preferably be no larger than 1 L (1 qt).
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
NOTE 2—Storage for 1 month at 52 6 1°C (125 6 2°F) simulates some
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of the effects of storage for 6 months to 1 year at 23 6 2°C (73 6 3.5°F).
However, it should be recognized that storage at 125°F may not simply
2. Referenced Documents
accelerate changes occurring at 73°F. With water-borne paints, for
example, at 125°F the growth of some putrefying bacteria is inhibited.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring
4.2 Bring the stored sample to 23 6 2°C (73 6 3.5°F). Note
Krebs Unit (KU) Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer
any evidence of pressure or vacuum in the unopened container.
D 869 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of
Open the container and note any skinning, corrosion and odor
Paint
of putrefaction, rancidity or souring. Disregard other odors. If
D 3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related
the sample is in a 1-L (1-qt) or smaller container, measure the
Pigment Coatings
character of the lower or settled layer with the spatula as
described in Test Method D 869. If the sample is larger than 1
3. Apparatus
qt, omit this step. Hand stir the paint 300 stirs in 2 min with a
3.1 Spatula, weighing 45 6 1 g with square-ended blade
spatula appropriate to the container, stirring so as to ensure
3 13
120 mm (4 ⁄4 in.) in length and approximately 20 mm ( ⁄16 in.)
uniform distribution of any settled material (Note 3 and Note
in width as described in Test Method D 869.
4).
3.2 Viscometer—A Stormer viscometer with the paddle-
4.3 Immediately after stirring, measure the consistency of
type rotor as described in Test Method D 562.
the paint in accordance with Test Method D 562.
3.3 Paint Brush,38mm(1 ⁄2 in.) polyester or nylon/
4.4 Apply the stored paint to one test panel and the control
1 1
polyester,13-mm( ⁄2
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