Category ASTM Standards

📝 Scope and Significance ASTM D4497-10 (Reapproved 2018) outlines a standard manual method for determining the open-time range of hot-melt adhesives. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard, while the inch-pound units in parentheses…

ASTM Standard D4495-21 outlines a comprehensive test method for evaluating the impact resistance of rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) profiles. This standard establishes a uniform procedure for determining the energy required to crack or break a profile specimen under a falling…

📐 Scope, Definitions, and Applicability ASTM D4496-21 provides a standardized test method for determining the DC resistance or conductance of materials that are categorized as moderately conductive—neither good electrical insulators nor good conductors. Specifically, this test method applies to solid…

🧪 Scope, Definitions, and Key References of D4493-20 ASTM D4493-20 provides the definitive test method for determining the solidification point of bisphenol A (4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol). The method specifically defines the solidification point as “the temperature at which the liquid phase of…

📋 Scope and Significance of the Test Method The ASTM D4494-95 (Reapproved 2020) standard defines a precise procedure for detecting residual foreign odors in drycleaning-grade perchloroethylene. The core principle is that garments cleaned with quality perchloroethylene should exhibit a clean…

The ASTM D4491/D4491M-22 standard provides standardized test methods for measuring the water permeability of geotextiles via permittivity. These methods are essential for evaluating hydraulic conductivity in uncompressed state, using either water flow or air flow procedures as per the material’s…

🧪 Scope and Summary of Test Method ASTM D4492-10 is a standard test method designed for the determination of the purity of finished benzene and the quantification of its normally occurring trace impurities. The method is officially applicable for benzene…

⚖️ Scope and Standard References ASTM D4490-23 defines a standardized practice for measuring toxic gases and vapors using detector tubes. This method is suitable for either short-term “grab” sampling or extended long-term monitoring. The standard explicitly relies on the terminology…

This article summarizes the key elements of ASTM D4489‑95 (Reapproved 2024), Standard Practices for Sampling of Waterborne Oils, which provides field‑proven methodologies for collecting samples for forensic source identification. The primary objective is to obtain a representative sample with minimal…

This specification, designated ASTM D449/D449M, covers three types of asphalt intended for use as mopping coats in dampproofing or as plying and mopping cements in membrane waterproofing systems. The asphalt is designed to work with various felts, fabrics, and primers…

📋 Test Methods for Calcium Borosilicate Analysis ASTM D4487 – 90 (Reapproved 2020) provides a comprehensive set of standard test methods for the chemical and physical analysis of the pigment commercially known as calcium borosilicate. This pigment is used extensively…

ASTM D4488 – 95 (Reapproved 2001) e1 provides a standardized framework for evaluating the cleaning performance of products designed for resilient flooring and washable walls. This guide is essential for formulation studies, quality control, and raw material qualification in the…