ASTM D1582-98(2011)

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Designation: D1582 − 98 (Reapproved 2011)
Standard Test Method for
Nonvolatile Content of Liquid Phenol, Resorcinol, and
Melamine Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1582; 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 4.2 With Hardener—A weighed amount of mixed adhesive
is oven dried, cooled in a desiccator, and weighed. The percent
1.1 This test method covers the determination of nonvolatile
nonvolatile content is calculated based on the amount remain-
content or total solids of liquid phenol, resorcinol, and
ing.
melamine adhesives with or without hardener (Note 1) added
and containing high-boiling and low-boiling volatile organic
5. Apparatus
solvents or water, or both.
5.1 Petri Dish, 00 by 22 mm or its equivalent.
NOTE 1—Some low molecular weight materials in the adhesive may be
5.2 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining tempera-
lost if hardener is not used. When a hardener is used, it must be mixed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
tures of 70 6 1°C, 105 6 1°C, and 150 6 1°C. (Warning —A
safety (explosion-proof) oven should be used when volatile
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
materials are likely to burn or explode.)
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
5.3 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.4 Analytical Balance, accurate to 1 mg.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6. Sampling
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.1 Except in special cases, take a composite sample from
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
three or more separate containers chosen at random.Also, take
precautions, see 5.2.
samples from containers which appear to be nonrepresentative
and test such samples separately. Place the samples immedi-
2. Referenced Documents
ately in airtight containers, filled to prevent excessive air space
2.1 ASTM Standards:
above the adhesive, and take precautions to reduce evaporation
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
or drying to a minimum. Mix the adhesive in the container
thoroughly if there is a tendency for the materials to separate.
3. Terminology
6.2 Test three specimens of each sample.
3.1 Definitions—Many of the terms in this test method are
defined in Terminology D907.
7. Procedure
7.1 70°C Drying Temperature Without Hardener:
4. Summary of Test Method
7.1.1 Place approximately 20 g of the adhesive in a covered
4.1 Without Hardener—A weighed amount of adhesive and
weighing bottle.
quartz sand are oven-dried, cooled in a desiccator, and
7.1.2 Place approximately 10 g of fine, oven-dried quartz
weighed. The percent nonvolatile content is calculated based
sand in an open Petri dish, together with a small glass stirring
on the amount remaining.
rod, and weigh the dish, rod, and contents to the nearest 1 mg
on the analytical balance. Weigh out to the nearest 1 mg
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
approximately2gofthe adhesive by difference from the
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood
weighing bottle, keeping the bottle covered as much as
Adhesives.
possible. Mix the adhesive and quartz sand intimately by
Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published April 2011. Originally
means of the stirring rod and distribute uniformly over the
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D1582 – 98 (2004).
DOI: 10.1520/D1582-98R11.
bottom of the dish in as t
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