ASTM D3718-85a (Reapproved 2022) specifies a standard test method for determining low concentrations of chromium in paint by atomic absorption spectroscopy. This method is applicable for chromium content in the range of 0.005% to 1.0% in the solids of liquid…

ASTM D3719-00 establishes a standardized instrumental method for quantifying the degree of dirt collection on exposed coated exterior panels. The protocol relies on measuring color changes—specifically the reduction in lightness (L*) over a defined exposure period. This article provides a…

ASTM D3716-14 (Reapproved 2020) provides standardized test methods for evaluating emulsion polymers used as the primary film-forming component in water-based floor polishes. These methods are designed to help formulators and quality control laboratories assess the consistency and basic properties of…

ASTM D3717-85a provides a standardized method for determining low concentrations of antimony in paint by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The method is applicable for antimony levels from 50 to 200 ppm (mg/kg) in solids of liquid coatings or dried films. This…

📐 Scope and Applicability of D3712-18 The ASTM D3712-18 standard, formally designated as a joint ASTM-IP standard (369/(95)), provides a comprehensive liquid chromatography method for the analysis of oil-soluble sulfonates. This test method is applicable to both refined and crude…

📐 Scope and Application This practice, designated D3715/D3715M, establishes uniform quality assurance provisions for pressure‑sensitive tapes. It provides sampling plans and procedures for acceptance inspection specifically for cases where an upper or lower specification limit is given. The practice does…

🔬 Overview and Scope of the Standard Test Method ASTM D3710 – 95 (Reapproved 2009), formally known as “Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography”, defines the gas chromatography distillation (GCD) method…

📐 Scope and Summary of ASTM D3711 ASTM D3711 – 95 (Reapproved 2009), formally titled the Standard Test Method for Deposition Tendencies of Liquids in Thin Films and Vapors, establishes a methodology to determine the propensity of petroleum-based and synthetic…

📐 Product Types and Classifications This specification covers asphalt roll roofing in sheet form, typically 36 in. (914 mm) wide, used as a cap sheet in built-up roofs. The material is classified into four types based on minimum mass per…

ASTM D3708 – 88 (Reapproved 2010) specifies a standard test method for determining the weight of hot melt wax applied to corrugated board by curtain coating. This method is critical for process control in manufacturing to ensure consistent barrier properties…

ASTM D3709 – 89 (Reapproved 2010), “Standard Test Method for Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions Under Low to Ambient Temperature Cycling Conditions,” provides a standardized procedure for evaluating how well water-in-oil emulsions resist breakdown when subjected to repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This…

ASTM D3706-88 (Reapproved 2000), an American National Standard, defines a standardized method for evaluating the hot tack of wax-polymer blends used in flexible packaging heat seal applications. This test method relies on the Flat Spring Test to determine the cohesive…

ASTM D3707-89 (Reapproved 2010) provides a standardized procedure for evaluating the storage stability of water-in-oil emulsions under accelerated thermal conditions. By exposing the emulsion to a controlled elevated temperature, this test method predicts its resistance to separation during storage and…

📐 Scope and Summary of the Oscillating Motion Test Method ASTM D3704-24 establishes a standard procedure for determining the wear preventive properties of lubricating greases using the Falex block-on-ring friction and wear test machine. This test method operates a steel…

ASTM D3705-14 (Reapproved 2019) is the standardized test method for determining the misting characteristics of lubricating fluids used in industrial mist lubrication systems. Administered by Subcommittee D02.L0.01 on Metal Removal Fluids and Lubricants, this method quantifies critical performance parameters such…

📐 Scope and Specimen Configuration ASTM D3702 – 24, Standard Test Method for Wear Rate and Coefficient of Friction of Materials in Self-Lubricated Rubbing Contact Using a Thrust Washer Testing Machine, establishes a procedure for determining the wear rate and…

⚙️ Test Method Scope and Applicability ASTM D3703 −18 (Reapproved 2024) describes the determination of the hydroperoxide content, expressed as the hydroperoxide number, of aviation turbine fuels, gasoline, and diesel fuels. The stated range of the hydroperoxide number included in…