ASTM D1583-01(2018)

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: D1583 − 01 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Hydrogen Ion Concentration of Dry Adhesive Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1583; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4.2 Dry adhesive films are prepared.
1.1 This test method covers determination of the hydrogen 4.3 The adhesive films are ground and mixed with distilled
ion concentration (pH), acidity, or alkalinity, of organic adhe- water.
sives in the cured dry film form. This test method is not
4.4 The pH is determined using a pH meter in accordance
designed to apply to pressure-sensitive adhesives.
with Test Method E70.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Significance and Use
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. 5.1 The pH of an adhesive may be a factor whereby the
adherends or the adhesive itself may be adversely affected in
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
time by the acidity or alkalinity.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6. Apparatus
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
6.1 pH Meter, capable of making measurements to 60.05
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
pH.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 6.2 Glass Vial, capable of properly immersing the electrode
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
of the pH meter when filled with the specified test solution.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6.3 Distilled Water, with a pH between 5.6 and 7.0 at 23 6
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1°C (73.4 6 1.8°F).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
6.4 Glass Sheet, free from scratches, approximately 200 by
2. Referenced Documents
250 mm (8 by 10 in.) in size for use in oven.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.5 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining tempera-
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
tures of 23 6 1°C (73.4 6 1.8°F) to 150 6 1°C (302 6 1.8°F).
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the
7. Sampling
Glass Electrode
7.1 Except in special cases, take a composite sample when
3. Terminology
possible from three or more separate containers, chosen at
3.1 Definitions—Many of the terms in this test method are
random.Also take samples from containers which appear to be
defined in Terminology D907.
nonrepresentative, and test such samples separately. Place the
samples immediately in airtight glass containers filled to
4. Summary of Test Method
prevent excessive air space above the adhesive and transport
4.1 Collect samples of the adhesive to be tested with any
them to the testing laboratory in these containers. Take
hardener necessary.
precautions to reduce evaporation or drying to a minimum.
Thoroughly mix the adhesive in the container if there is a
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
tendency for the materials to separate before a sample is taken.
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood
Use the required catalysts and hardeners from the same
Adhesives
shipment as the other adhesive components if the components
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D1583 – 01 (2013). are furnished as a unit by the adhesive manufacturer.
DOI: 10.1520/D1583-01R18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 8. Test Specimens
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 Room-Temperature Setting Adhesives—Use adhesives
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. that form dry films at room temperature and mix in accordance
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