ASTM D1308-87(1998)

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Designation: D 1308 – 87 (Reapproved 1998)
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Standard Test Method for
Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
Organic Finishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1308; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 5. Test Panels
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of 5.1 Steel Panels—See Test Method D 609.
household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes, 5.2 Other Metal Panels, as agreed upon by the purchaser
resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as and the seller of the finish being tested.
discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling,
6. Reagents
loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.
6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the
seller of the finish being tested. The following reagents are
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- suggested:
6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
2. Referenced Documents
6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50 % volume).
2.1 ASTM Standards: 6.1.4 Vinegar (3 % acetic acid).
D 609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels 6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and 6.1.6 Acid Solution.
Related Coating Products 6.1.7 Soap Solution.
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
3. Summary of Test Method
6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly appli- 6.1.10 Fruit—Piece of cut fruit, with cut portion placed face
cable to individual reagents under study, are described as
down on panel for time agreed upon between the purchaser and
follows: the seller.
3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test
6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening,
surface and immediately covered with a watch glass. vegetable oils, etc.
3.1.2 Spot Test, Open—The test surface is subjected directly
6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup).
to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases, 6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa.
beverages, etc.
6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases.
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is im- 6.1.15 Other Reagents, as agreed upon between the pur-
mersed in the test reagent.
chaser and the seller.
4. Significance and Use 7. Procedure
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an
7.1 Panel Preparation—Spot and direct application tests
important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods may be carried out on the fabricated article coated with the
provide the means by which the relative performance of
finishing system under evaluation, if sufficient plane surface is
coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that available. For immersion tests and tests where the finished
continuous films are necessary for reliable results.
article is not available, select panels in accordance with
Methods D 609, or prepare special metal panels according to
agreement between the purchaser and the seller of the finish.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint
Apply the finish according to the method and the schedule
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
prescribed by the user of the lacquer. This schedule includes
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory-Applied Coatings o
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