This specification defines standard environment for normal conditioning and testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related coating materials. Conditioning and testing of such materials shall be carried out in an atmosphere having room temperature and relative humidity within the limits of the standard specification. Moreover, the standard room or cabinet for conditioning and testing shall be well-ventilated and free of drafts, dusts, combustion products, and laboratory fumes. Conditioning, routine, and referee testing, shall be done in accordance with the specification.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification defines the standard atmospheres for normal conditioning and testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related materials, at approximately ambient conditions.

Note 1—See Terminology E41, Specification E171 and Test Method E337.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

Keywords

conditioning environment; Atmospheres--conditioning/testing; Conditioning; Lacquer--specifications; Paint materials/applications--specifications; Paint testing; Varnishes--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes)

Citing ASTM Standards

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