ASTM D1579-01(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: D1579 − 01 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Filler Content of Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine
Adhesives
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1579; 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.
This standard is part of Federal Test Method Standard No. 175a.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method is suitable for measuring the filler 4.1 It is possible to modify the properties of phenol,
content of phenol, resorcinol, and melamine resin-base adhe- resorcinol, and melamine-based adhesives by adding fillers to
sives mixed with hardener or catalyst, that set at room, the adhesive and in doing so affect the way the adhesive
intermediate, and high temperatures. Results are expressed on performs. This test method makes possible accurate determi-
the basis of the nonvolatile content of the mixed, liquid nation of these filler levels for purposes of quality control and
adhesive. characterization of the adhesive.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Apparatus
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, or beaker, of 100-mL capacity.
only.
5.2 Analytical Balance, accurate to 0.001 g.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 Circulating-Air Oven, capable of maintaining a tem-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
perature of 105 6 1°C (221 6 1.8°F).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.4 Desiccator, with drying agent and tray.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.5 Sintered Glass Crucible, of coarse or medium porosity.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Sampling
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6.1 Except in special cases, take a sample from each
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
component of the adhesive. When possible, use a composite
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sample of each component chosen from three or more separate
containers, chosen at random.Also take samples from contain-
2. Referenced Documents
ers which appear to be nonrepresentative and test such samples
2.1 ASTM Standards:
separately.Placethesamplesimmediatelyinclean,dry,airtight
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
containers, filled to prevent excessive air space above the
D1582 Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Liquid
adhesive and transported to the testing laboratory. Take pre-
Phenol, Resorcinol, and Melamine Adhesives
cautions to reduce evaporation or drying of the adhesive to a
minimum. Mix the adhesive in the can thoroughly if there is a
3. Terminology
tendency for the materials to separate before a sample is taken.
3.1 Definitions—Many terms used in this test method are
6.2 Test three specimens of each sample, unless otherwise
defined in Terminology D907.
required.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
7. Procedure
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.30 on Wood
Adhesives.
7.1 Mix the adhesive in accordance with the instructions of
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
the manufacturer.
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D1579 – 01 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/D1579-01R18.
7.2 Phenol and Resorcinol Base—Accurately weigh to the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
nearest 1 mg approximately2gofthe freshly mixed adhesive
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
(cut film adhesives into small pieces approximately 13-mm
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. (0.5-in) square before weighing) in a 100-mL beaker or
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