ASTM D1308-02

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Designation: D 1308 – 02
Standard Test Method for
Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
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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 coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that
continuous films are necessary for reliable results.
1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of
household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes,
5. Test Panels
resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as
5.1 Steel Panels—See Practice D 609.
discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling,
5.2 Other Metal Panels, as agreed upon by the purchaser
loss of adhesion, or special phenomena.
and the seller of the finish being tested.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Reagents
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
seller of the finish being tested. The following reagents are
2. Referenced Documents suggested:
6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
D 609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50 % volume).
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
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6.1.4 Vinegar (3 % acetic acid).
Related Coating Products
6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
3. Summary of Test Method 6.1.6 Acid Solution.
6.1.7 Soap Solution.
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly appli-
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
cable to individual reagents under study, are described as
6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
follows:
6.1.10 Fruit—Piece of cut fruit, with cut portion placed face
3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test
down on panel for time agreed upon between the purchaser and
surface and immediately covered with a watch glass.
the seller.
3.1.2 Spot Test, Open—The test surface is subjected directly
6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening,
to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases,
vegetable oils, etc.
beverages, etc.
6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup).
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is im-
6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa.
mersed in the test reagent.
6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases.
4. Significance and Use 6.1.15 Other Reagents, as agreed upon between the pur-
chaser and the seller.
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an
important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods
7. Procedure
provide the means by which the relative performance of
7.1 Panel Preparation—Spot and direct application tests
may be carried out on the fabricated article coated with the
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finishing system under evaluation, if sufficient plane surface is
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
available. For immersion tests and tests where the finished
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
article is not available, select panels in accordance with
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally
Practice D 609, or prepare special metal panels according to
published as D 1308 – 54 T. Last previous edition D 1308 – 87 (1998).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01. agreement between the purchaser and the seller of the finish.
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D 1308
Apply the finish according to the method and the schedule agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. Withdraw
prescribed by the user of the lacquer. This schedule includes the panels, wash with distilled water, and examine immediately
number of coats, film thickness, and other features. Allow the for any of the effects listed in 1.1. If desired, allow the panels
finished panels to age 1 week at normal room conditions, about to recover for a specified period and examine for return of the
77°F (25°C) and 50 % relative humidity, before testing. original properties. In general, it will not be necessary to seal
7.2 Spot Test, C
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