ASTM D3359-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 In order for a coating is to fulfill its function of protecting or decorating a substrate, the coating must remain adhered to the substrate. Because the substrate and its surface preparation (or lack thereof) have a drastic effect on the adhesion of coatings, a method to evaluate adhesion of a coating to different substrates or surface treatments, or of different coatings to the same substrate, is of considerable usefulness in the industry.
5.2 This test method is limited to evaluating lower levels of adhesion (see 1.3). The intra- and inter-laboratory precision of this test method is similar to other test methods for coated substrates (for example, Test Method D2370 and Test Method D4060), and is insensitive to all but large differences in adhesion. Limiting the range of rankings from 0 to 5 reflects the inability of this test method to make fine distinctions between levels of adhesion. Users shall not use intermediate values for ranking adhesion tests within this method.
5.3 Extremes in temperatures or relative humidity may affect the adhesion of the tape or the coating.
5.4 A given tape may not adhere equally well to different coatings due to several factors, including differences in coating composition and topology. As such, no single tape is likely to be suitable for testing all coatings. Furthermore, these test methods do not give an absolute value for the force required for bond rupture, but serves only as an indicator that some minimum value for bond strength was met or exceeded (1, 2).6
5.5 Operators performing these test methods must be trained and practiced in order to obtain consistent results. The accuracy and precision of the test result obtained by using these methods depends largely upon the skill of the operator and the operator's ability to perform the test in a consistent manner. Key steps that directly reflect the importance of operator skill include the angle and rate of tape removal and the visual assessment of the tested sampl...
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of relatively ductile coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended to rate the adhesion of coatings and coating systems greater than 125 μm (5 mils) in total thickness, while Test Method B is primarily intended to rate the adhesion of coatings and coating systems less than 125 μm (5 mils) in total thickness. Test Method B is not considered suitable for films thicker than 125 μm (5 mils) unless wider spaced cuts are employed and there is an explicit agreement between the purchaser and seller. If the thickness of the coating or coating system has not been predetermined, employ the use of a standard such as Practice D7091 or other appropriate standard agreed upon by interested parties prior to proceeding.
1.3 These test methods are used to evaluate whether the adhesion of a coating to a substrate is adequate for the user’s application. They do not distinguish between higher levels of adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measurement are required.
1.4 This test method is similar in content (but not technically equivalent) to ISO 2409.
1.5 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur between coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate is not determined.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization es...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3359 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3359; 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 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
adhesion of relatively ductile coating films to metallic sub-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
strates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
cuts made in the film.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended to rate the adhesion
of coatings and coating systems greater than 125 μm (5 mils) in
2. Referenced Documents
total thickness, while Test Method B is primarily intended to
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
rate the adhesion of coatings and coating systems less than
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
125 μm (5 mils) in total thickness. Test Method B is not
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
considered suitable for films thicker than 125 μm (5 mils)
Related Coating Products
unless wider spaced cuts are employed and there is an explicit
D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry
agreement between the purchaser and seller. If the thickness of
Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to
the coating or coating system has not been predetermined,
Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coat-
employ the use of a standard such as Practice D7091 or other
ings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
appropriate standard agreed upon by interested parties prior to
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
proceeding.
of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels
1.3 These test methods are used to evaluate whether the
D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
adhesion of a coating to a substrate is adequate for the user’s
Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
application. They do not distinguish between higher levels of
D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
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adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measure-
Steel Surfaces for Painting (Withdrawn 2008)
ment are required.
D2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coat-
ings
1.4 This test method is similar in content (but not techni-
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-
cally equivalent) to ISO 2409.
Sensitive Tape
1.5 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur be-
D3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Condi-
tween coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the
tioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
substrate is not determined.
Materials
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Coatings by the Taber Abraser
only.
2.2 Other Standards:
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1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ISO 2409 Paint and Varnishes — Cross-cut test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the PSTC 101 International Standard for Peel Adhesion of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
responsibility of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint the ASTM website.
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Films. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.ast-
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally m.org.
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approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as D3359 – 22. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D3359-23. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Designation: D3359 − 22 D3359 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3359; 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
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of relatively ductile coating films to metallic substrates by
applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use in the fieldto rate the adhesion of coatings and coating systems greater than 125 μm
(5 mils) in total thickness, while Test Method B is more suitable for use in laboratory or shop environments. Also, primarily
intended to rate the adhesion of coatings and coating systems less than 125 μm (5 mils) in total thickness. Test Method B is not
considered suitable for films thicker than 125 μm (5 mils) unless wider spaced cuts are employed and there is an explicit agreement
between the purchaser and seller. If the thickness of the coating or coating system has not been predetermined, employ the use of
a standard such as Practice D7091 or other appropriate standard agreed upon by interested parties prior to proceeding.
1.3 These test methods are used to evaluate whether the adhesion of a coating to a substrate is adequate for the user’s application.
They do not distinguish between higher levels of adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measurement are required.
1.4 This test method is similar in content (but not technically equivalent) to ISO 2409.
1.5 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur between coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate is
not determined.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.
Current edition approved July 1, 2022Feb. 1, 2023. Published July 2022March 2023. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20172022 as
D3359 – 17.D3359 – 22. DOI: 10.1520/D3359-22.10.1520/D3359-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating
Products
D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals
and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
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D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Surfaces for Painting (Withdrawn 2008)
D2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coatings
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Conditioning and Testing Paint, Varnis
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