ASTM D6577-06(2011)e1
(Guide)Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is intended to provide assistance in selecting appropriate tests for evaluating the general performance level to be expected of a coating or coating system on a given substrate exposed to a given type of environment. Table 1 represents a listing of all the tests.
Surface preparation or cleanliness prior to application of the coating can be critical to the proper performance of the coating.
Results obtained in the tests cited in this guide may not be adequate for predicting coating service life of a specific coating system in a specific environmental exposure. A suitable control coating system of known performance in the service environment should be included in the testing for comparison.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the selection and use of test methods and procedures for testing industrial protective coatings. Selection of the standards to be followed must be governed by experience and the requirements in each individual case, together with agreement between the supplier and the user.
1.2 This guide covers the testing of liquid coatings as applied on substrate by brushing, rolling, spraying, or other means appropriate to the coating and circumstance.
Note 1—The term “industrial protective coating” as used in this guide is described in the scope of Subcommittee D01.46 as “paints applied to substrates on-site of structures and buildings, especially where subject to corrosive environments, as industrial, urban, and marine environments.”
Note 2—Guides for testing other coating types, such as Guides D4712, D5146, D5324 or for surface preparation, coating application, such as Guide D3276, are available and should be used when it is applicable.
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: D6577 − 06 (Reapproved 2011)
Standard Guide for
Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6577; 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.
ε NOTE—References to withdrawn standards were removed editorially in September 2011.
1. Scope D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments
D344 Test Method for Relative Hiding Power of Paints by
1.1 This guide covers the selection and use of test methods
the Visual Evaluation of Brushouts
and procedures for testing industrial protective coatings. Se-
D522 Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached
lection of the standards to be followed must be governed by
Organic Coatings
experience and the requirements in each individual case,
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
together with agreement between the supplier and the user.
D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring
1.2 This guide covers the testing of liquid coatings as
KrebsUnit(KU)ViscosityUsingaStormer-TypeViscom-
applied on substrate by brushing, rolling, spraying, or other
eter
means appropriate to the coating and circumstance.
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
NOTE 1—The term “industrial protective coating” as used in this guide
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
is described in the scope of Subcommittee D01.46 as “paints applied to
Related Coating Products
substrates on-site of structures and buildings, especially where subject to
D610 Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted
corrosive environments, as industrial, urban, and marine environments.”
Steel Surfaces
NOTE 2—Guides for testing other coating types, such as Guides D4712,
D660 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of
D5146, D5324 or for surface preparation, coating application, such as
Guide D3276, are available and should be used when it is applicable.
Exterior Paints
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the D661 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Exterior Paints
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- D662 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Exterior Paints
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
Paints
2. Referenced Documents
D772 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking (Scal-
ing) of Exterior Paints
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D822 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
sures of Paint and Related Coatings
C868 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Protective
Linings D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
D16 TerminologyforPaint,RelatedCoatings,Materials,and
Applications D869 TestMethodforEvaluatingDegreeofSettlingofPaint
D870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Using Water Immersion
D968 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
Closed Cup Tester
Coatings by Falling Abrasive
D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and ness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
D1014 Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of
subcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective Coatings.
Paints and Coatings on Metal Substrates
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011. Published October 2011. Originally
D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6577 – 06. DOI:
10.1520/D6577–06R11E01.
D1210 Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
D1212 Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thick-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ness of Organic Coatings
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D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and D2805 Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflec-
Diluents tometry
D2832 GuideforDeterminingVolatileandNonvolatileCon-
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes tent of Paint and Related Coatings
D3134 Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
D1474 Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic
D3168 Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in
Coatings
Emulsion Paints
D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
D3170 Test Method for Chipping Resistance of Coatings
and Related Products
D3276 Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)
D1535 Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small
D1640 Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation
Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
D1653 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Or-
D3363 Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
ganic Coating Films
D3792 Test Method forWater Content of Coatings by Direct
D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated
Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph
Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
D3793 Test Method for Low-Temperature Coalescence of
D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color
Latex Paint Films by Porosity Measurement (Withdrawn
Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
2012)
D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
D3912 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings
Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
D1731 Practices for Preparation of Hot-DipAluminum Sur-
D3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning and
faces for Painting
Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials
D1732 Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Sur-
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related
faces for Painting
Pigmented Coatings
D1735 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
D3928 Test Method for Evaluation of Gloss or Sheen
Using Water Fog Apparatus
Uniformity
D1849 Test Method for Package Stability of Paint
D3960 PracticeforDeterminingVolatileOrganicCompound
D2196 Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-
(VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings
Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type)
D4017 Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials
Viscometer
by Karl Fischer Method
D2197 Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
Scrape Adhesion
Coatings by the Taber Abraser
D2201 Practice for Preparation of Zinc-Coated and Zinc-
D4062 Test Method for Leveling of Paints by Draw-Down
Alloy-Coated Steel Panels for Testing Paint and Related
Method
Coating Products
D4138 Practices for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of
D2243 Test Method for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-
Protective Coating Systems by Destructive, Cross-
Borne Coatings
Sectioning Means
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
D4141 Practice for Conducting Black Box and Solar Con-
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
centrating Exposures of Coatings
Coordinates
D4212 Test Method for Viscosity by Dip-Type Viscosity
D2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in
Cups
100 % Relative Humidity
D4214 Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking
D2354 Test Method for Minimum Film FormationTempera-
of Exterior Paint Films
ture (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles
D4287 Test Method for High-ShearViscosity Using a Cone/
D2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
Plate Viscometer
D2371 Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-
D4400 Test Method for Sag Resistance of Paints Using a
Reducible Paints
Multinotch Applicator
D2574 Test Method for Resistance of Emulsion Paints in the
D4457 Test Method for Determination of Dichloromethane
Container to Attack by Microorganisms
and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane in Paints and Coatings by
D2616 Test Method for Evaluation of Visual Color Differ-
Direct Injection into a Gas Chromatograph
ence With a Gray Scale
D4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using
D2621 Test Method for Infrared Identification of Vehicle
Portable Adhesion Testers
Solids From Solvent-Reducible Paints
D4585 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
D2697 Test Method for Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clear
Using Controlled Condensation
or Pigmented Coatings
D4587 Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Expo-
D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to
sures of Paint and Related Coatings
the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
D2803 Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Organic Coatings on Metal www.astm.org.
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D4712 Guide for Testing Industrial Water-Reducible Coat- F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate
ings Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated
Infrared Sensor
D4752 Practice for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl
G7 Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Test-
Silicate (Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub
ing of Nonmetallic Materials
D4958 Test Method for Comparison of the Brush Drag of
G8 Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline Coat-
Latex Paints
ings
D5009 Test Method for Evaluating and Comparing Transfer
G14 TestMethodforImpactResistanceofPipelineCoatings
Efficiency of Spray Applied Coatings Under Laboratory
(Falling Weight Test)
Conditions
G20 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coat-
D5031 Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposure Tests of
ings
Paint and Related Coatings
G42 Test Method for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline
D5064 Practice for Conducting a Patch Test to Assess
Coatings Subjected to Elevated Temperatures
Coating Compatibility
G50 Practice for Conducting Atmospheric Corrosion Tests
D5065 Guide forAssessing the Condition ofAged Coatings
on Metals
on Steel Surfaces
G80 Test Method for Specific Cathodic Disbonding of Pipe-
D5146 Guide to Testing Solvent-Borne Architectural Coat-
line Coatings
ings
G85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
D5162 Practice for Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Non-
G90 Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weather-
conductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates ing of Nonmetallic Materials Using Concentrated Natural
D5201 Practice for Calculating Formulation Physical Con- Sunlight
G95 TestMethodforCathodicDisbondmentTestofPipeline
stants of Paints and Coatings
Coatings (Attached Cell Method)
D5286 Test Methods for Determination of Transfer Effi-
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificial Weath-
ciency Under General Production Conditions for Spray
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
Application of Paints
G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing
D5324 Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coat-
of Nonmetallic Materials
ings
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
D5327 Practice for Evaluating and Comparing Transfer
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
Efficiency of Spray Applied Coatings Under General
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
Laboratory Conditions
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
D5402 Practice for Assessing the Solvent Resistance of
G152 Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light
Organic Coatings Using Solvent Rubs
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
D5894 Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabinet and a
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
UV/Condensation Cabinet)
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
D6093 Test Method for Percent Volume Nonvolatile Matter
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
in Clear or Pigmented Coatings Using a Helium Gas
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
Pycnometer
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
D6132 TestMethodforNondestructiveMeasurementofDry
2.2 Federal Standards:
Film Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using an
U.S. Federal Test Method Standard No. 141C:
Ultrasonic Gage
1022 Sampling for Inspection and Testing
D6578 Practice for Determination of Graffiti Resistance
2112 Application by Roller
D6677 Test Method for Evaluating Adhesion by Knife
2131 Application of Sprayed Films
D6695 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and
2141 Application of Brushed Films
Related Coatings 2161 Application of Film with Film Applicator (Magnetic
D6943 Practice for Immersion Testing of Industrial Protec- Chuck)
2162 Application of Film with Film Applicator Using Suc-
tive Coatings
tion Panel Holder
D6944 PracticeforResistanceofCuredCoatingstoThermal
3011 Condition in Container
Cycling
4061 Drying Time
D7055 PracticeforPreparation(byAbrasiveBlastCleaning)
4321 Brushing Properties
of Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Panels forTesting of Coatings
4331 Spraying Properties
D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry
4335 Roller Coating Properties
Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to
Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coat-
ings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
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E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
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4401 Odor Test 5.1.4 Type, quality, and suitability of the surface treatment
or primer used and time of drying before coating application.
2.3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Standard:
5.1.5 Application methods and techniques.
EPA Federal Reference Method 24 Determination of Vola-
5.1.6 Application and Cure Conditions—Environmental
tile Matter Content, Density, Volume Solids, and Weight
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