ASTM D1579-01(2008)

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Designation:D1579–97 Designation: D 1579 – 01 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine
Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1579; 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. , as part of Federal Test Method Standard No. 175a.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhesives mixed
with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on the basis of the
nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid adhesive.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
D 1582 Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Many of the terms used in this test method are defined in Terminology D 907.
3.1.1filler, n—a relatively nonadhesive substance added to an adhesive to improve its working properties, permanence, strength,
or other qualities. (See also binder and extender.)
4. Significance and Use
4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to the adhesive
and in doing so affect the way the adhesive performs. This test method makes possible accurate determination of these filler levels
for purposes of quality control and characterization of the adhesive.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, or beaker, of 100-mL capacity.
5.2 Analytical Balance, accurate to 0.001 g.
5.3 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F).
5.4 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
5.5 Sintered Glass Crucible, of coarse or medium porosity.
6. Sampling
6.1 Exceptinspecialcases,takeasamplefromeachcomponentoftheadhesive.Whenpossible,useacompositesampleofeach
component chosen from three or more separate containers, chosen at random.Also take samples from containers which appear to
be nonrepresentative and test such samples separately. Place the samples immediately in clean, dry, airtight containers, filled to
prevent excessive air space above the adhesive and transported to the testing laboratory. Take precautions to reduce evaporation
This test method is under the jurisdiction of the ASTM Committee D-14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood Adhesives.
Current edition approved March 10, 1997. Published April 1998. Originally published as D1579–58. Last previous edition D1579–92.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood Adhesives.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 1579 – 01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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D 1579 – 01 (2008)
or drying of the adhesive to a minimum. Mix the adhesive in the can thoroughly if there is a tendency for the materials to separate
before a sample is taken.
6.2 Test three specimens of each sample, unless otherwise required.
7. Procedure
7.1 Mix the adhesive in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
7.2 Phenol and Resorcinol Base—Accurately weigh to the nearest 1 mg approximately2goft
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