ASTM_D_5066_-_91_2017.pdf

Designation:D506691(Reapproved 2017)Standard Test Method forDetermination of the Transfer Efficiency Under ProductionConditions for Spray Application of Automotive PaintsWeight Basis1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5066;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 test method covers procedures for determination ofthe transfer efficiency(using a weight method)under produc-tion conditions for in-plant spray application of automotivepaints as outlined in Section 18 of EPA 450/3-88-018.1.2 The transfer efficiency is calculated from the weight ofthe paint solids sprayed and that deposited on the painted part.The recommended approach involves painting the part directly.Also described is an alternative approach for painting partscovered with aluminum foil.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 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.Specific hazardstatements are given in 10.1.8.1.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings,Inks,and Related ProductsD2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings2.2 USEPA/MVMA(Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Associa-tion)Standards:EPA 450/3-88-018 U.S.Environmental Protection AgencyProtocol for Determining the Daily Volatile OrganicCompound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light DutyTruck Topcoat Operations3EPA Federal Reference Method 24 Determination of Vola-tile Matter Content,Water Content,Density,VolumeSolids,and Weight Solids,of Surface Coatings43.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 paint,nthe liquid material that is applied onto thepart to cover or coat the surfaces.3.1.2 transfer effciency,nthe ratio of the weight of paintsolids deposited to the total weight of paint solids used duringthe application process,expressed as a percent.3.1.3 paint weight solids content,nthe weight of thenonvolatile materials in the liquid paint material divided by thetotal weight of the paint,times 100,determined by Test MethodD2369.3.1.4 paint density,nthe mass of a unit volume of theliquid paint material at any given temperature,determined byTest Method D1475.3.1.5 satellite paint supply system,na smaller,paint-circulating system separate from the main production paint-circulating supply system capable of supplying paint under thesame conditions.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 The weight of the part to be painted is determined beforeand after the paint application process.The weight of liquid1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.Current edition approved June 1,2017.Published June 2017.Originallyapproved in 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5066 91(2011)1.DOI:10.1520/D5066-91R17.2For 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.3Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Refer to EPA 450/3-88-018 dated December 1988.Thisprotocol makes reference to the determination of production spray transfer effi-ciency.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Refer to CFR 40,Part 60,Appendix A.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 paint used per part is determined from material usage and partprocessing records.The determined weight solids conten