ASTM D1579-01

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Designation:D1579–01
Standard Test Method for
Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine
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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 * 5. Apparatus
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler 5.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, or beaker, of 100-mL capacity.
content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhe- 5.2 Analytical Balance, accurate to 0.001 g.
sives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, 5.3 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a tem-
intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on perature of 105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F).
the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid 5.4 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
adhesive. 5.5 Sintered Glass Crucible, of coarse or medium porosity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
6. Sampling
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. 6.1 Except in special cases, take a sample from each
component of the adhesive. When possible, use a composite
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the sample of each component chosen from three or more separate
containers, chosen at random.Also take samples from contain-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- ers which appear to be nonrepresentative and test such samples
separately.Placethesamplesimmediatelyinclean,dry,airtight
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
containers, filled to prevent excessive air space above the
2. Referenced Documents
adhesive and transported to the testing laboratory. Take pre-
2.1 ASTM Standards: cautions to reduce evaporation or drying of the adhesive to a
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D 907 Terminology of Adhesives minimum. Mix the adhesive in the can thoroughly if there is a
D 1582 Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid tendency for the materials to separate before a sample is taken.
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Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives 6.2 Test three specimens of each sample, unless otherwise
required.
3. Terminology
7. Procedure
3.1 Definitions—Many terms used in this test method are
defined in Terminology D 907. 7.1 Mix the adhesive in accordance with the instructions of
the manufacturer.
4. Significance and Use
7.2 Phenol and Resorcinol Base—Accurately weigh to the
4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol,
nearest 1 mg approximately2gofthe freshly mixed adhesive
resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to (cut film adhesives into small pieces approximately 13-mm
the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive
(0.5-in) square before weighing) in a 100-mL beaker or
performs. This test method makes possible accurate determi- Erlenmeyer flask, add 50-mL of absolute methyl alcohol, and
nation of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and
stir the mixture thoroughly for 3 min. Filter the mixture
characterization of the adhesive. promptly through a previously weighed, sintered glass crucible
of coarse or medium porosity and wash the contents of the
beaker onto the filter with another 50-mL portion of methyl
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
alcohol.Wash the residue in the crucible with at least 50-mLof
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D 14.30 on Wood
Adhesives.
boiling distilled water, dry to approximately constant weight at
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2001. Published December 2001. Originally
105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F), cool in a desiccator, and weigh
published as D 1579 – 58. Last previous edition D 1579 – 97.
2 accurately.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D1579
7.3 Melamine Base—Accurately weigh to the nearest 1 mg
n = % nonvolatile content/100.
approximately2gof freshly mixed adhesive in a 100-mL
8.2 Melamine Base Adhesives—Consider the insoluble resi-
beaker or Erlenmeyer flask, add 50 mLof a cold solution made
due determined in 7.3 as the filler content of the adhesive.
of 20 parts (by volume) of glacial acetic acid, 20 parts of 95 %
Calculate the residue as the percentage of
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