Category ASTM Standards

The ASTM D3363-22 standard describes a widely utilized, rapid screening method for evaluating the hardness of organic coating films through the use of standard drawing leads or pencils. Often referred to as the “pencil hardness test,” this method is essential…

🧪 Standard Overview and Scope ASTM D3364-99 (Reapproved 2019) is a specialized extension of Test Method D1238, specifically designed for measuring the flow rates of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) compounds. This test method uniquely detects and controls the various polymer instabilities…

📐 Scope and Significance of D3361/D3361M ASTM D3361/D3361M defines a standard practice for accelerating the exposure of paints and related coatings using an unfiltered open-flame carbon-arc device. This practice covers the selection of test conditions, preparation of test specimens, and…

📐 Scope and Applicability of the Standard ASTM D3362-05 is a standardized gas chromatographic test method for determining the purity of commercially available acrylate esters. It specifically covers methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. The method simultaneously…

ASTM D3359 – 23 outlines standard test methods for assessing the adhesion of relatively ductile coating films to metallic substrates. The procedure involves applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the coating film. These test methods are designed…

📐 Scope and Application This test method covers the determination of the particle-size distribution in the sub-sieve size range of common extender pigments such as aluminum silicate (kaolin clay), magnesium silicate (talc), calcium carbonate (calcite or dolomite or precipitated calcium…

ASTM D3353 – 18 (Reapproved 2024) defines standard test methods for fibrous-insulated magnet wire. It covers fibers or fibrous-tape insulation served or wrapped helically over bare conductors or film-insulated substrates (D1676). These test methods are intended primarily for the evaluation…

🧪 Scope and Summary This test method, D3354‑21, provides quantitative information on the blocking load of plastic film using the parallel plate method. Blocking refers to unwanted adhesion between layers of film. The test measures the force required to separate…

📋 Overview and Applicability of D3352-15 ASTM D3352-15 provides a standard atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS) method for the determination of soluble strontium ion in brackish water, seawater, and brines. This test method is applicable for samples containing strontium concentrations ranging…

📜 Scope and Application ASTM D3350-24 establishes a cell classification system for identifying polyethylene plastic pipe and fittings materials. The specification focuses on material identification and does not provide design engineering data or application suitability. It covers both base materials…

The ASTM D3351-93 standard establishes a test method for quantifying the number of gels in plastic film. Gels, defined as nodules of oxidised or high-molecular-weight material, are objectionable due to their impact on film appearance and printability. This method uses…

ASTM D3348-12 (Reapproved 2017) provides a standardized procedure for the rapid colorimetric determination of trace lead in unleaded gasoline. Designed specifically for field use by nontechnical personnel, this method leverages a chemical extraction reaction combined with a standard test kit…