ASTM D1308-20

Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Coating Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods provide the means by which the relative performance of coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that continuous films are necessary for reliable results.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes, resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling, loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2020
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.55 - Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D1308 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
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Coating Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1308; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test
surface and immediately covered with a watch glass.
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of
3.1.2 SpotTest,Open—The test surface is subjected directly
household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes,
to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases,
resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as
beverages, etc.
discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling,
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is im-
loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.
mersed in the test reagent.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4. Significance and Use
only.
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
important characteristic of organic finishes.These test methods
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
provide the means by which the relative performance of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
continuous films are necessary for reliable results.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Test Panels
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1 Steel Panels—See Practice D609.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 5.2 Othermetalpanels,asagreeduponbythepurchaserand
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical the seller of the finish being tested.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.3 Other substrates, as agreed upon by the purchaser and
the seller of the finish being tested.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Reagents
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the
Related Coating Products
seller of the finish being tested. The following reagents are
suggested:
3. Summary of Test Method
6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly appli-
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
cable to individual reagents under study, are described as
6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50% volume).
follows:
6.1.4 Vinegar (3% acetic acid).
6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
6.1.6 Acid Solution.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
6.1.7 Soap Solution.
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published December 2020. Originally
6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D1308 – 02 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/D1308-20.
6.1.10 Fruit—Piece of cut fruit, with cut portion placed face
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down on panel.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. vegetable oils, etc.
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6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup). andexamineimmediatelyforeffectsaslistedin1.1.Frequently
6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa. used intervals are 15 min, 1 h, and 16 h, or by agreement
6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases. between the producer and the user. If desired, allow the panel
6.1.15 Other Reagents, as agreed upon between the pur- to recover for a spe
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D1308 − 02 (Reapproved 2013) D1308 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
1
Organic FinishesCoating Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1308; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes, resulting
in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling, loss of
adhesion, or special phenomena.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating
Products
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly applicable to individual reagents under study, are described as follows:
3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test surface and immediately covered with a watch glass.
3.1.2 Spot Test, Open—The test surface is subjected directly to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases, beverages,
etc.
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is immersed in the test reagent.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013Dec. 1, 2020. Published July 2013December 2020. Originally approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
D1308 – 02 (2007).(2013). DOI: 10.1520/D1308-02R13.10.1520/D1308-20.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods provide
the means by which the relative performance of coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that continuous films
are necessary for reliable results.
5. Test Panels
5.1 Steel Panels—See Practice D609.
5.2 Other Metal Panels,metal panels, as agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller of the finish being tested.
5.3 Other substrates, as agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller of the finish being tested.
6. Reagents
6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the seller of the
finish being tested. The following reagents are suggested:
6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50 % volume).
6.1.4 Vinegar (3 % acetic acid).
6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
6.1.6 Acid Solution.
6.1.7 Soap Solution.
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
6.1.10 Fruit—Piece of cut fruit, with cut portion placed face down on panel.
6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening, vegetable oils, etc.
6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup).
6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa.
6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases.
6.1.15
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