ASTM D3023-98(2024)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Determination of Resistance of Factory-Applied Coatings on Wood Products to Stains and Reagents
Standard Practice for Determination of Resistance of Factory-Applied Coatings on Wood Products to Stains and Reagents
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 When used in conjunction with Guide D333, this practice will provide a comprehensive evaluation of resistance to stains caused by chemical reagents and household chemicals.
3.2 This practice applies only to coatings applied in sufficient quantity to form a continuous film. It is recommended that the dry film thickness of the coating under test be reported.
3.3 Results from stain tests conducted in accordance with this practice distinguish differences between coatings.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers evaluation of clear factory-applied coating systems on wood substrates.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2024
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.52 - Factory Coated Wood Products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
Overview
ASTM D3023-98(2024): Standard Practice for Determination of Resistance of Factory-Applied Coatings on Wood Products to Stains and Reagents provides a reliable methodology for evaluating the resistance of clear, factory-applied coating systems to a variety of stains and chemical reagents. This practice is essential for manufacturers, specifiers, and end-users to determine the performance characteristics of protective coatings on wood products used across numerous interior applications.
Developed under ASTM International’s Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, this standard emphasizes a collaborative approach for testing and reporting, ensuring widely recognized and internationally aligned practices. The standard is intended to be used alongside Guide ASTM D333 for comprehensive results.
Key Topics
- Scope: Applies to clear, factory-applied coatings on wood substrates, ensuring coatings form a continuous film. Results highlight differences in stain resistance between various coating systems.
- Testing Procedure:
- Surfaces are exposed at room temperature to specific chemical reagents and household stains for a set period.
- Test reagents include water, alcohols, organic and inorganic acids, bases, dyes, inks, and commonly encountered household materials like coffee, wax crayons, and shoe polish.
- After exposure, surfaces are cleaned and assessed visually under diffuse lighting for signs of damage such as graying, spotting, wrinkling, discoloration, or other defects.
- Panel Preparation: Test panels are typically sourced from regular factory production. If not available, specimen preparation details (wood type, finish layers, dry film thickness) are mutually agreed on by the producer and user.
- Panel Conditioning: Panels are aged as determined jointly by involved parties to reflect typical usage conditions.
- Result Interpretation:
- Resistance to staining must be adequate for the intended product application and lifespan.
- Reporting includes reagents used, substrate and coating details, rinsing agents, coating thickness, and all observed surface changes.
Applications
- Product Development: Enables manufacturers of coated wood products, such as furniture, cabinetry, trims, and architectural woodwork, to evaluate finish durability and improve formulations.
- Quality Control: Ensures consistent protection for end-users against stains and common household chemicals, promoting long-term product performance.
- Specification and Procurement: Provides objective criteria for architects, designers, and buyers to compare and select wood products with suitable protective finishes for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to internationally recognized standardization principles aligned with World Trade Organization requirements.
Related Standards
- ASTM D333 - Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers: Recommended for use with D3023 for comprehensive lacquer resistance evaluation.
- ASTM D2571 - (Withdrawn standard referenced for testing furniture lacquers).
- ASTM D235 - Specification for Mineral Spirits, relevant as a test reagent.
Summary
By following ASTM D3023-98(2024), stakeholders in the wood products industry gain a clear process to test, compare, and report the stain and chemical resistance of clear coatings. This enhances product reliability, informs product selection, and contributes to improved satisfaction for both manufacturers and end users. This standard is fundamental for any organization looking to ensure the durability and quality of factory-applied coatings on wood surfaces against stains and chemical exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D3023-98(2024) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Determination of Resistance of Factory-Applied Coatings on Wood Products to Stains and Reagents". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 When used in conjunction with Guide D333, this practice will provide a comprehensive evaluation of resistance to stains caused by chemical reagents and household chemicals. 3.2 This practice applies only to coatings applied in sufficient quantity to form a continuous film. It is recommended that the dry film thickness of the coating under test be reported. 3.3 Results from stain tests conducted in accordance with this practice distinguish differences between coatings. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers evaluation of clear factory-applied coating systems on wood substrates. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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. 1.4 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 When used in conjunction with Guide D333, this practice will provide a comprehensive evaluation of resistance to stains caused by chemical reagents and household chemicals. 3.2 This practice applies only to coatings applied in sufficient quantity to form a continuous film. It is recommended that the dry film thickness of the coating under test be reported. 3.3 Results from stain tests conducted in accordance with this practice distinguish differences between coatings. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers evaluation of clear factory-applied coating systems on wood substrates. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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. 1.4 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.
ASTM D3023-98(2024) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D3023-98(2024) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D3023-98(2017), ASTM D3732-23, ASTM D3451-06(2017). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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: D3023 − 98 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Practice for
Determination of Resistance of Factory-Applied Coatings on
Wood Products to Stains and Reagents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3023; 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 3.2 This practice applies only to coatings applied in suffi-
cient quantity to form a continuous film. It is recommended
1.1 This practice covers evaluation of clear factory-applied
that the dry film thickness of the coating under test be reported.
coating systems on wood substrates.
3.3 Results from stain tests conducted in accordance with
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
this practice distinguish differences between coatings.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
4. Reagents
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Code for Applicability of Reagents—V = Vertical, any
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
surface that may be vertical as on a dresser front. H =
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Horizontal, any surface that may be horizontal as on a table
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
top. L = Laboratory, any surface that may be used for
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
laboratory furniture (Section 9).
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.2 Water:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2.1 Tap Water, V, H, L
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2.2 Boiling Water (test in accordance with the Boiling
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Water Resistance section of Guide D2571): H, L
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.3 Alcohol:
4.3.1 Ethyl Alcohol (test in accordance with the Alcohol
2. Referenced Documents
Resistance section of Guide D2571): V, H, L
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4 Aliphatic:
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent) 4.4.1 Mineral Spirits: L (Specification, Type III)
4.4.2 Perchloroethylene: V, H, L
D333 Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers
D2571 Guide for Testing Wood Furniture Lacquers (With-
4.5 Ketone:
drawn 2003)
4.5.1 Methyl Ethyl Ketone: L
3. Significance and Use 4.6 Acetate:
4.6.1 Amyl Acetate: H, L
3.1 When used in conjunction with Guide D333, this
practice will provide a comprehensive evaluation of resistance
4.7 Inorganic Acid:
to stains caused by chemical reagents and household chemi-
4.7.1 Hydrochloric Acid (3 N)—Dilute 258 mL of 12 N
cals.
(36 %) HCl to 1 L: L
4.8 Organic Acid:
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
4.8.1 Acetic Acid (3 N)—Dilute 172 mL of 99 % acetic acid
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
to 1 L: V, H, L
Subcommittee D01.52 on Factory Coated Wood Products.
4.8.2 Grape Juice (unsweetened): V, H
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D3023 – 98 (2017).
4.8.3 Lactic Acid (5 % solution): V, H
DOI: 10.1520/D3023-98R24.
4.9 Bases:
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
4.9.1 Unscented Mild Soap (saturated solution): V, H, L
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
4.9.2 Potassium Tripolyphosphate (saturated solution con-
the ASTM website.
3 taining 0.5 % sodium N-methyl-N-oleyl laurate (Igepon T-73):
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. V, H, L
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D3023 − 98 (2024)
4.9.3 Ammonium Hydroxide (3 % solution): L 8. Procedure
4.9.4 Trisodium Phosphate (saturated solution): V, H, L
8.1 Conduct the test with panel surfaces horizontal at room
4.9.5 Urea (6.6 % solution): V, H, L
temperature unless a different temperature is specified.
4.10 Disinfectant:
8.2 Place 0.5 mL (0.017 oz) of each staining agent on the
4.10.1 Cresols (5 % solution): V, H, L
finish surface and allow to stand uncovered for 18 h (or a time
4.11 Ink: agreeable to the producer and the user) except for staining
4.11.1 Washable Ink: V, H, L agents 4.3 to 4.6. On these put a 25 mm (1 in.) square of
4.11.2 Permanent Ink: V, H, L double-acid-washed quantitative filter paper. The purpose of
4.11.3 Ball-Point Ink: V, H, L the filter paper is to maintain a longer wet contact of volatile
reagents with the surface of the finish.
4.12 Dye:
4.12.1 Coffee (test in accordance with the Coffee Stain 8.3 After 18 h exposure, or other time period agreed to by
Resistance section of Guide D2571): V, H the producer and the user, wash the surface with water, rinse
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