ASTM D4707-09(2013)

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Designation: D4707 − 09 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Paint Spatter Resistance During Roller
Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4707; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
4.1 Paint spatter generated by roller application is depen-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ten-
dent on the properties of both the paint being applied and the
dency of a paint to spatter when applied with a paint roller to
paint roller cover used for the application. To eliminate the
a substrate.
influenceofthepaintrollercoverasavariable,andthusrestrict
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the spatter-inducing variable to the paint under test only, the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
paint roller cover is replaced by a standard notched spool roller
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to generate spatter by a mechanism that simulates that of a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
paint-applying roller cover.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Althoughmostofthedevelopmentworktoestablishthis
test method was undertaken using latex paints, sufficient work
2. Referenced Documents
was also done to show its applicability to solvent-reducible
2.1 ASTM Standards:
paints.
D3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning and
4.3 Tests during the development of this test method
Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials
showed that the spattering properties of paints, like other
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related
physical properties, may in time change. Therefore, the results
Pigmented Coatings
of this test are valid only for the time when the test is run.
2.2 Other Document:
Pictorial Standards of Paint Roller Spatter 5. Apparatus
4,5
5.1 Notched Spool Test Roller (Fig. 1).
3. Summary of Test Method
5.2 Glass Plate—at least 230 by 485 mm (9 by 19 in.) by 6
3.1 The test paint is applied to a black plastic panel by
mm (0.25 in.) thick.
draw-down. The coated plastic panel is immediately mounted
6,5
5.3 U-shaped Film Caster, having a 175-µm (7-mil) clear-
onanessentiallyverticalsurfaceaboveasheetofpaperusedto
ance by 135 mm (5.25 in.) wide.
catch any spatter. A specially designed notched spool roller
5.4 Metronome, adjusted to 80 beats per min.
(see 5.1) is rolled through the film following a defined
procedure, tending to generate spatter. Any spatter falls upon
6. Materials
the spatter catch paper and, after drying, is rated against the
7,5
6.1 Black Plastic Panels, 165 by 430 mm (6.5 by 17 in.).
pictorial standards.
6.2 Flannel Cloth.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
The sole source of supply for the notched spool test roller known to the
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of committee at this time is Precision Gage and Tool Co., 28 VolkenandAve., Dayton,
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings. OH 45410.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published July 2013. Originally approved If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D4707 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/ ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
D4707-09R13. ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The sole source of supply for the Dow film caster known to the committee at
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM this time is BYK–Gardner, Inc., Gardner Laboratory, 2435 Linden Lane, Silver
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Spring, MD 20910.
the ASTM website. The sole source of supply for the dull black plastic panels, Leneta P-121-10N,
Copies of the pictorial photographic reference standards are contained in 6 ⁄2 by 17 in. by 10 mil (production tolerance 61 mil) (165 by 430 by 250 µm) in
Pictorial Standards of Coatings Defects and may be obtained from the Federation size known to the committee at this time is Leneta Company, 15 Whitney Rd.,
of Societies For Coatings Technology, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422. Mahwah, NJ 07430.
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D4707 − 09 (2013)
Dimensions
in. mm
A Flange thickness 0.063± 0.005 1.60 ± 0.13
B Space between flanges 0.343 ± 0.005 8.71± 0.13
C Total diameter 1.600± 0.015 40.16 ± 0.38
D Diameter under notches 1.400 ± 0.015 35.56 ± 0.38
E Hole diameter 0.281 ± 0.005 7.14 ± 0.13
FIG. 1 Notched Spool Roller
6.3 Masking Tape, 25 mm (1 in.) wide. formed by the film caster, pour sufficient paint that the well is
filled from corner to corner. Draw down the paint the full
6.4 SpatterCatchPaper,minimumsize190by240mm(7.5
length of the black plastic panel until the film caster is fully
by 9.5 in.). This paper can be any convenient paper to which
beyond the far edge. The rate of application should be fairly
the spatter droplets will adhere and of a color to contrast that
slow, 3 to 4 seconds from end to end, to prevent pinholes or
of the paint under test.
holidays in the paint film.
7. Sampling and Conditioning
8.3 Immediately upon completion of the draw-down, re-
7.1 Sample the material in accordance with Practice D3925.
move the black plastic panel from the glass plate, keeping the
masking tape intact, and tape, with the long direction vertical
7.2 Prior to testing, the samples shall be conditioned in
to a surface that is vertical or nearly vertical (within 5° of
accordance with the standard atmosphere described in Speci-
vertical, top sloping away from the operator) with the bottom
fication D3924. The testing shall take place under the same
of the black plastic panel about 25 mm (1 in.) above the
conditions.
laboratorybenchortable(Fig.2).Itisdesirablethatthesurface
8. Procedure
under the black plastic panel be firm but with a little resilience.
A backing of 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) thick fiberboard is ideal as very
8.1 Clean the top of the glass plate and both sides of the
hard surfaces make proper performance of the test difficult.
black plastic panel to ensure that they are free of s
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