ASTM_D_4339_-_01_2013.pdf

Designation:D433901(Reapproved 2013)Standard Test Method forDetermination of the Odor of Adhesives1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4339;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 Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluatingthe odor of adhesives.It is intended to replace FederalStandard 175A,Method 4051.1.2 This test method provides a means of comparing theodor of an adhesive sample to a reference sample.It is notintended to give an absolute value for the odor of a sample.Itcan be used for wet or dry samples.1.3 WarningDo not use this test method with adhesivescontaining hazardous components such as solvent residues andunreacted monomeric materials.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.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.See 1.3 for specificprecautionary statements.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D907 Terminology of AdhesivesD1391 Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres(Dilution Method)(Withdrawn 1986)33.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsSeveral terms in this test method are de-fined in accordance with Terminology D907.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 odor,nthat property of a substance which affects thesense of smell.4.Significance and Use4.1 The results from this determination are useful in deter-mining the suitability of adhesives in applications where theodor level associated with the end use is critical.5.Apparatus5.1 Glass Bottles,1-qt(1-L),wide-mouth,straight sided,with screw caps.NOTE1It is important that the bottles and caps be kept clean andodor-free.Discard any bottle which cannot be made visibly clean orodor-free.Wash bottles and caps with a suitable cleaning powder,rinsethoroughly with tap water,then rinse with distilled water,drain,and dryin an oven.Do all cleaning in an odor-free atmosphere.5.2 Oven or Incubator,for aging samples at elevated tem-peratures.5.3 Aluminum Foil.5.4 Balance,capable of measuring to nearest 0.1 g.6.Test Sample and Test Specimen6.1 Select a test sample representative of the adhesive beingtested.It may be liquid or solid.Keep in a tightly closedcontainer until used(5.1).6.2 For the test specimen,place 20.0 6 0.1 g of the testsample into the glass bottle(5.1),cover with aluminum foil,place the cap on the bottle and tighten.NOTE2Always use new aluminum foil,never reuse it.7.Reference Sample and Reference Specimen7.1 Select a reference sample,that from prior experience orknowledge,or by agreement between supplier and purchaser ofadhesive,has acceptable odor.7.1.1 Store the reference sample in a tightly closedcontainer,specified in 5.1,in a reasonably odor-free atmo-sphere.7.1.2 Take care against contamination of the referencesample.If it is suspected that the reference sample has beencontaminated,discard it and obtain a new reference sample.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 onAdhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.10 on WorkingProperties.Current edition approved Oct.1,2013.Published October 2013.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D4339 01(2007).DOI:10.1520/D4339-01R13.2For 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.3The 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 7.2 For the reference specimen,transfer 20.0 6 0.1 g of thereference sample into the glass bottle(5.1),cover with alumi-num foil,place the cap on the bottle,and tighten.8.Conditioning8.1 Age the bottles containing the reference and test adhe-sive specimens for at least 24 h at ambient temperature andhumidity prior to testing.8.2 If the effect of elevated temperature aging on the odor ofthe adhesive is desired,place the capped bottles containing theadhesive specimens in an oven at the desired agingtemperature,and condition for 2 h.Allow the test specimens tocool to ambient temperature before evaluating odor.NOTE3Bottles aged at elevated temperatures must be shielded withina suitable metal container to protect against bottle rupturing.NOTE4Longer conditioning times may be us