ASTM D1654-92(2000)

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the treatment of previously painted or coated specimens for accelerated and atmospheric exposure tests and their subsequent evaluation in respect to corrosion, blistering associated with corrosion, loss of adhesion at a scribe mark, or other film failure.  
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 whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2000
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.25 - Evaluation of Weathering Effects

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D1654-05 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F2589-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Steel Tubular Pickets
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D3451-06(2017) - Standard Guide for Testing Coating Powders and Powder Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM F2957-13(2019)e1 - Standard Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D870-15(2020) - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D1735-21 - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog Apparatus
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D1014-18 - Standard Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints and Coatings on Metal Substrates
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D6675-23 - Standard Practice for Salt-Accelerated Outdoor Cosmetic Corrosion Testing of Organic Coatings on Automotive Sheet Steel
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D5894-21 - Standard Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabinet and a UV/Condensation Cabinet)
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM G85-19 - Standard Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM B117-19 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM F2408-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Ornamental Fences Employing Galvanized Steel Tubular Pickets
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM G162-18 - Standard Practice for Conducting and Evaluating Laboratory Corrosion Tests in Soils
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D3794-22 - Standard Guide for Testing Coil Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM D2803-09(2020) - Standard Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1654–92 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to
Corrosive Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1654; 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 sure Tests of Coatings
D 4585 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
1.1 This test method covers the treatment of previously
Using Controlled Condensation
painted or coated specimens for accelerated and atmospheric
D 4587 Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and Related
exposure tests and their subsequent evaluation in respect to
Coatings and Materials Using a Fluorescent UV-
corrosion,blisteringassociatedwithcorrosion,lossofadhesion
Condensation Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
at a scribe mark, or other film failure.
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of Nonmetallic Materials
responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and
G 26 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
(Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of Nonmetallic Materials
2. Referenced Documents
G 85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
G 87 Practice for Conducting Moist SO Tests
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 ANSI Standard:
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
B94.50 Single-Point Cutting Tools, Basic Nomenclature
Apparatus
and Definitions for
D 610 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on
Painted Steel Surfaces
3. Significance and Use
D 714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
4 3.1 This method provides a means of evaluating and com-
Paints
paring basic corrosion performance of the substrate, pretreat-
D 870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
4 ment,orcoatingsystem,orcombinationthereof,afterexposure
Using Water Immersion
to corrosive environments.
D 1014 Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of
Paints on Steel
4. Apparatus
D 1735 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
4 4.1 Scribing Tool—A straight-shank tungsten carbide tip,
Using Water Fog Apparatus
lathe cutting tool (ANSI B94.50, Style E) or carbide-tipped
D 2247 PracticeforTestingWaterResistanceofCoatingsin
4 pencil-type tool is recommended. Any other type of scribing
100 % Relative Humidity
instrument such as a scalpel, razor blade, knife, or other sharp
D 2803 Guide for Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic
pointed tool is unacceptable unless agreed upon between the
Coatings on Metal
producer and the user.
D 4141 PracticeforConductingAcceleratedOutdoorExpo-
4.2 Straightedge—Any straightedge of sufficient length and
rigidity to guide the scribing tool in a straight line.
This method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.25 on Evaluation of Weathering Effects.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 1992. Published December 1992. Originally Discontinued; G 23 replaced by G 152 and G 153; G 26 replaced by G 155. See
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4.3 Air Source—A source of compressed air capable of 5.4 Deformation—Deformation of test panels prior to ex-
delivering at least 10 ft /min (4.72 L/s) at 80 psi (552 kPa). posure, if desired, should be agreed upon between the producer
4.4 Air Gun—An air dusting gun and nozzle combination and user.
to meet the following specification:
6. Exposure of Test Specimens
Air Consumption, Pressure, psi Nozzle Diameter,
3 3
ft /min (m /min) (kPa) in. (mm)
6.1 Expose test specimens in accordance with one or more
8.4 (0.24) 80 (550) 0.12 (3.0)
of the following test methods or practices: B 117, D 610,
4.4.1 A guard consisting of barriers, baffles, or screens is D 714, D 870, D 1014, D 1735, D 2247, D 2803, D 4141,
required to protect the operator and other individuals near the
D 4585, D 4587, G 23, G 26, G 85, G 87, or any other appli-
area where the air is being used. The guard must be placed cable test method, as agreed upon between the producer and
between the air nozzle and the operator. A device such as a
the user. The length of test and evaluation intervals should be
sand-blasting cabinet has been found to be acceptable. agreed upon prior to exposure of specimens.
NOTE 1—The use of an air gun without a guard is in violation of the U.
7. Procedure A—Evaluation of Scribed Specimens
S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation.
7.1 Method 1 (Air Blow-Off )—Rinse each specimen after
4.5 Scraping Tool—Arigid spatula, knife, or similar instru-
completion of the exposure period, using a gentle stream of
ment with no sharp edges or sharp corners.
water at a temperature up to 110°F (45°C). Holding the nozzle
4.6 Scale—Any rule with 1-mm divisions.
at approximately a 45° angle, blow along the entire scribe line,
disturbing the surface adjacent to the scribe mechanically by
5. Preliminary Treatment of Test Specimens
the air nozzle to ensure an opening for the air blast. Complete
5.1 Scribed Specimens:
the air blasting within 15 min of specimen removal from the
5.1.1 Where specified or agreed upon, prepare each speci-
exposurecabinet.Iftheairblastingcannotbecompletedwithin
men for testing by scribing it in such a manner that the scribe
the prescribed time, immerse the specimens in water at room
can be exposed lengthwise when positioned in the test cabinet.
temperature or store in a plastic bag to avoid any drying effect.
This position will allow solution droplets to run lengthwise
7.2 Method 2 (Scraping)—Rinse the specimen after
along the scribe.
completion of the exposure period, using a gentle stream of
5.1.2 Scribe the specimen by holding the tool at approxi-
water at a temperature up to 110°F (45°C). Scrape the
mately a 45° angle to the surface. Position the tool so that only
specimen vigorously with an instrument described in 4.5 while
the carbide tip is in contact with the surface. Pull the scribing
under the gentle stream of the rinse water. Hold the scraper
tool to obtain a uniform V-cut through the coating that is being
with its face perpendicular to the specimen surface and parallel
tested. Inspect the tool frequently for dulling, chipping or wear
to the scribe, moving it back and forth across the
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