ASTM_D_6165_-_97_2012.pdf

Designation:D616597(Reapproved 2012)Standard Guide for theComparison,Detection,and Identification of the Odors ofPaints,Inks,and Related Materials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6165;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.1.Scope1.1 This guide is intended to provide direction in order toassist the producers and users of paints,inks,and relatedcoatings,and others who may also be exposed,to detect,compare and identify the odors that may originate from thesematerials.1.2 This guide is intended to provide references for estab-lishing guidelines to assist in identifying and verifying thesources of odors and other related issues.Further informationmay be found in DS-48A(1).21.3 This guide is intended to assist in establishing guidelinesas follows:(1)Comparing products for their odor characteristics,(2)Determining the perception threshold of odors,(3)Isolating and identifying the chemical nature of theodor,and(4)Confirming the results.1.4 For hazard information and guidance,see the suppliersMaterial Safety Data Sheet.1.5 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:3D1292 Test Method for Odor in WaterD1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents andDiluentsD2650 Test Method for Chemical Composition of Gases byMass SpectrometryD3686 Practice for Sampling Atmospheres to Collect Or-ganic Compound Vapors(Activated Charcoal Tube Ad-sorption Method)D3687 Practice for Analysis of Organic Compound VaporsCollected by the Activated Charcoal Tube AdsorptionMethodD4339 Test Method for Determination of the Odor ofAdhesivesE253 Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Mate-rials and ProductsE544 Practices for Referencing Suprathreshold Odor Inten-sityE679 Practice for Determination of Odor and Taste Thresh-olds By a Forced-Choice Ascending Concentration SeriesMethod of LimitsE769 Test Methods for Odor of Methanol,Ethanol,n-Propanol,and Isopropanol(Withdrawn 2011)4E1207 Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Axillary Deodor-ancyE1432 Practice for Defining and Calculating Individual andGroup Sensory Thresholds from Forced-Choice Data Setsof Intermediate SizeE1593 Guide forAssessing the Efficacy ofAir Care Productsin Reducing Sensorly Perceived Indoor Air MalodorIntensity3.Terminology3.1 The definitions in Terminology E253 are applicable tothis guide.4.Significance and Use4.1 This guide is intended to direct the user to the appro-priate existing standards and literature in order for the user tobecome knowledgeable of the operations that need to be doneto effectively compare,detect and identify the odors of paints,inks,and related materials.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint andRelated Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.24 on Physical Properties of Liquid Paints and Paint Materials.Current edition approved Nov.1,2012.Published November 2012.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6165 97(2008).DOI:10.1520/D6165-97R12.2The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list at the end of this guide.3For 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.4The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.2 This guide directs the user to specific standards andliterature sources that allow the user to accomplish the primarysteps to complete the following task:(1)Comparing products for their odor characteristics,(2)Determining the perception threshold of odors,(3)Isolating and identifying the chemical nature of theodor,and(4)Confirming the results.5.Hazards5.1 Many paints,inks,and related materials containsolvents,diluents,and residual monomers that may be hazard-ous or toxic.For hazard information and guidance,see thesuppliers Material Safety Data Sheet.Take special precautionswhile determining the odor of these products.The tests shouldbe made only as frequently as is necessary for control and theevaluations should be conducted in a manner that provides theleast possible amount of exposure.5.2 Provide adequate ventilation to maintain solvent ordiluent concentration below the personnel exposure limit valueestablished for the general work area.5.3 Other hazards may al