ASTM_D_869_-_85_2015.pdf

Designation:D86985(Reapproved 2015)Standard Test Method forEvaluating Degree of Settling of Paint1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D869;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript 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.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the degreeof pigment suspension and ease of remixing a shelf-agedsample of paint to a homogeneous condition suitable for theintended use.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1309 Test Method for Settling Properties of Traffic PaintsDuring Storage3.Significance and Use3.1 Paints,if not formulated or processed properly maysettle excessively.Paint that settles excessively is difficult toreincorporate into the paint system causing time delays orvaluable pigment being left in the drum.This test method is anattempt to evaluate the degree of settling caused by theaccelerated Test Method D1309.This very subjective methodof evaluation in conjunction with the variables of Test MethodD1309 raises questions as to the usefulness of the results forspecification compliance.4.Apparatus4.1 Container,standard 500-mL(1-pt)friction-top can paintcontainer,85.5 6 1.5 mm(3386116in.)in diameter,and 98.56 1.5 mm(3786116in.)in height.4.2 Spatula,weighing 45 6 1 g with square-end blade 125mm(434in.)in length and approximately 20 mm(1316in.)inwidth,shall be used to examine the paint for pigment settlingand reincorporation characteristics.5.Procedure5.1 Place the specimen to be tested for pigment suspensionin a 500-mL(1-pt)container,filling the can to within 13 mm(12in.)of the top.Close the can tightly and hold undisturbedfor shelf aging for 6 months or for such other periods of timeagreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.5.2 Open the can holding the shelf-aged sample withoutshaking or agitation,and examine the sample without removalof supernatant vehicle.Use the spatula to determine the extentand character of portions of the paint that may have separatedduring storage.Prepare a suitable spatula for this purpose bycutting the tip from an ordinary 127-mm(5-in.)flexible steellaboratory spatula to the specified length.Hold the spatulaperpendicular to and in the center area of the paint at a heightwhereby the bottom edge of the spatula is level with the top ofthe can.Drop the spatula from that position.Rate the conditionof the sample in accordance with 5.4.5.3 After examination of the entire specimen as described in5.2,if a portion of the pigment has separated out to form a firmcake at the bottom of the container pour the supernatant portionof the liquid off into a clean container and hold for subsequentuse.Reincorporate the separate cake by hand stirring with thespatula,adding back the liquid in small amounts until thepigment has been reincorporated to form a homogeneous paintsuitable for the intended use or until it is determined that thepigment cake cannot be reincorporated by hand stirring.Ratethe condition of the specimen in accordance with 5.4.5.4 Rate the sample for degree of settling on a scale from 10to 0 in accordance with the following.Give intermediateconditions the appropriate odd number.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.24 on Physical Properties of Liquid Paints and Paint Materials.Current edition approved June 1,2015.Published June 2015.Originallyapproved in 1946.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D869 85(2011).DOI:10.1520/D0869-85R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 RatingDescription of Paint Condition10Perfect suspension.No change from the original condition of thepaint.8A definite feel of settling and a slight deposit brought up on spatula.No significant resistance to sidewise movement of spatula.6Definite cake of settled pigment.Spatula drops through cake tobottom of container under its own weight.Definite resistance tosidewise motion of spatula.Coherent portions of cake may beremo