Significance and Use
The ability to qualitatively identify paint vehicles is useful for characterizing unknown or competitive coatings, for complaint investigations, and for in-process control.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the qualitative characterization or identification of separated paint vehicle solids by infrared spectroscopy within the limitations of infrared spectroscopy.
1.2 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 (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1467 Guide for Testing Fatty Acids Used in Protective Coatings
D1962 Test Method for Saponification Value of Drying Oils, Fatty Acids, and Polymerized Fatty Acids
D2372 Practice for Separation of Vehicle from Solvent-Reducible Paints
E131 Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infared Spectrophotometers
Keywords
infrared spectra; paint binders; solvent reducible paint; Infrared (IR) analysis--paints/related coatings/materials; Infrared spectrophotometry; Pigment dispersion (paints/related coatings/materials); Pigments (general properties)--dispersions; Solid phase materials--paints/related coatings/materials; Solventborne paints/coatings; Vehicle separation (paints/related coatings);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 87.060.20 (Binders)
DOI: 10.1520/D2621-87R11
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