Category ASTM Standards

📐 Scope and Significance of Test Method D2375 ASTM D2375-05 (Reapproved 2011) establishes the standard titrimetric procedure for determining manganese in liquid paint driers. The method utilizes the disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA) and is strictly applicable to…

📐 Overview and Scope of D2376-00 ASTM D2376-00 defines an accelerated laboratory test method for evaluating the resistance to sagging (slump) of face glazing and bedding compounds. These compounds are typically used in the installation of exterior steel, aluminum, and…

📐 Scope and Significance ASTM D2373-05 (Reapproved 2011) specifies a titrimetric method for determining cobalt in liquid paint driers that are soluble in glacial acetic acid. The procedure employs the disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA) for complexation. This…

🔬 Test Method Overview and Scope ASTM D2374-05 (Reapproved 2011) specifies a titrimetric test method for the determination of lead in liquid paint driers. This method is applicable to driers soluble in glacial acetic acid and relies on the disodium…

ASTM D2371-19 outlines a standardized laboratory procedure for the quantitative separation of the vehicle (the binder and solvent combination) from the pigment in solvent-reducible paints and coatings. It serves as a critical tool for manufacturing quality control and raw material…

ASTM D2372-85 (Reapproved 2022) provides a standardized practice for separating the liquid vehicle from the pigment in solvent-reducible paints. This procedure is a critical preliminary step for analysts needing to isolate the binder for compositional analysis via chemical, spectroscopic, or…

This specification, designated ASTM D 237 – 57 (Reapproved 1997), defines the requirements for orange shellac and other lacs. It is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint and Related Coatings Materials and Applications. 📐 Scope and Classification…

ASTM D2370-16 (Reapproved 2021) is a standardized test method under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 for determining the tensile properties of organic coatings. This evaluation is performed on free unsupported films, prepared according to Practice D4708, using a tensile…

📋 Scope and Applicability The ASTM D2369-24 standard provides a procedure for determining the weight percent volatile content of solventborne and waterborne coatings. Specimens are heated at 110°C ± 5°C for 60 minutes, making it a general-purpose test method applicable…

📐 Test Methods for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ASTM D2363-79 (Reapproved 2019) provides comprehensive test methods for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, covering a range of properties to ensure quality. The standard includes procedures for moisture, ash, chlorides, alkalinity, iron, heavy metals, methoxyl and hydroxypropoxyl…

ASTM D2364-15 (Reapproved 2021) provides standardized test methods for evaluating the physical and chemical properties of hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), a critical rheology modifier in paints, coatings, and personal care products. Under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D01.36, these methods ensure consistency and…

The ASTM D2360-11 standard provides a definitive gas chromatographic method for determining trace impurities in monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, specifically toluene and mixed xylenes. This method is essential for assessing product purity in chemical feedstocks and ensuring compliance with industrial specifications.…