ASTM D4339-01(2007)

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Designation: D4339 − 01 (Reapproved2007)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Odor of Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4339; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 odor, n—that property of a substance which affects the
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluating
sense of smell.
the odor of adhesives. It is intended to replace Federal
Standard 175A, Method 4051.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 This test method provides a means of comparing the
4.1 The results from this determination are useful in deter-
odor of an adhesive sample to a reference sample. It is not
mining the suitability of adhesives in applications where the
intended to give an absolute value for the odor of a sample. It
odor level associated with the end use is critical.
can be used for wet or dry samples.
5. Apparatus
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.1 Glass Bottles, 1-qt (1-L), wide-mouth, straight sided,
information only.
with screw caps.
NOTE 1—Warning: Do not use this test method with adhesives
NOTE 2—It is important that the bottles and caps be kept clean and
containing hazardous components such as solvent residues and unreacted
odor-free. Discard any bottle which cannot be made visibly clean or
monomeric materials.
odor-free. Wash bottles and caps with a suitable cleaning powder, rinse
thoroughly with tap water, then rinse with distilled water, drain, and dry
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in an oven. Do all cleaning in an odor-free atmosphere.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 5.2 Oven or Incubator, for aging samples at elevated tem-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- peratures.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 1 for
5.3 Aluminum Foil.
specific precautionary statements.
5.4 Balance, capable of measuring to nearest 0.1 g.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Test Sample and Test Specimen
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Select a test sample representative of the adhesive being
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
tested. It may be liquid or solid. Keep in a tightly closed
D1391 Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres
3 container until used (5.1).
(Dilution Method) (Withdrawn 1986)
6.2 For the test specimen, place 20.0 6 0.1 g of the test
3. Terminology
sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with aluminum foil,
place the cap on the bottle and tighten.
3.1 Definitions—Several terms in this test method are de-
fined in accordance with Terminology D907.
NOTE 3—Always use new aluminum foil, never reuse it.
7. Reference Sample and Reference Specimen
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
7.1 Select a reference sample, that from prior experience or
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on Working
Properties.
knowledge,orbyagreementbetweensupplierandpurchaserof
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally
adhesive, has acceptable odor.
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D4339 – 01. DOI:
7.1.1 Store the reference sample in a tightly closed
10.1520/D4339-01R07.
container, specified in 5.1, in a reasonably odor-free atmo-
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7.1.2 Take care against contamination of the reference
the ASTM website.
sample. If it is suspected that the reference sample has been
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D4339 − 01 (2007)
7.2 For the reference specimen, transfer 20.0 6 0.1 g of the 10.4 Observe the following conditions when conducting the
reference sample into the glass bottle (5.1), cover with alumi- tests:
num foil, place the cap on the bottle, and tighten.
10.4.1 Allpan
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