ASTM_D_1882_-_96_2012.pdf

Designation:D188296(Reapproved 2012)Standard Test Method forEffect of Cooling System Chemical Solutions on OrganicFinishes for Automotive Vehicles1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1882;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 determines the effect of cooling systemchemical solutions on organic finishes used on motor vehicles.Cooling system chemicals include:coolants or corrosioninhibitors,or both,cooling system cleaners or flushes,or both,and stop leak additives.NOTE1This test method is a modification of Practice D1540.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values stated 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:2D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panelsfor Testing Paint,Varnish,Conversion Coatings,andRelated Coating ProductsD1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solu-tions of Engine Coolants orAntirusts for Testing PurposesD1540 Method of Test for Effect of Chemical Agents onOrganic Finishes Used in the Transportation Industry(Withdrawn 1992)33.Summary of Test Method3.1 Concentrated or diluted cooling system chemical solu-tions are brought into contact with organic finishes typical ofthose used on automobiles for 1 h at room temperature.Thesurface of the finish then is inspected visually for any of thesurface changes mentioned in Section 4.4.Significance and Use4.1 This test method will distinguish between cooling sys-tem chemical solutions that do or do not have a tendency tochange the surface appearance when applied to organic finishesused on vehicles.Such changes may be manifested bydiscoloration,loss of gloss,softening,swelling,or other similarphenomena.5.Materials5.1 Test PanelsSteel panels,approximately 100 by 150mm(4 by 6 in.)shall be prepared in accordance with theMethods of Preparation of Practice D609.The surface of thetest panels shall be roughened to 0.25 to 0.50 m(10 to 20 in.)prior to applying the organic finish.These panels shall becoated with an organic finish of the type used on vehicles suchas clear coated and non-clear coated thermoset urethane andacrylic urethane finishes.Other finishes may be used uponagreement between the customer and supplier.6.Test Solution6.1 The coolant to be tested shall be either a concentrate ora dilution.Sufficient ASTM Type IV water shall be added toyield a solution of 50%concentration by volume in accor-dance with Test Method D1176,section on Preparation ofSolutions Requiring Inclusion of Separated Solids and Liquids.Any separated solids or liquids shall be included in the testmaterial.6.2 Other cooling system chemicals shall be tested bothwithout dilution and at a typical use concentration as indicatedby instructions on the label.Any separated solids or liquidsshall be included in the test material.7.Procedure7.1 Conduct the test at 25 6 5C without humidity control.7.2 Select a test panel prepared in accordance with Section5.Place sufficient test solution on the surface of the test panelto form spots approximately 25 mm(1 in.)in diameter.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D15 on EngineCoolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD15.03 on Physical Properties.Current edition approved Dec.1,2012.Published January 2013.Originallyapproved in 1961.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D1882 96(2006).DOI:10.1520/D1882-96R12.2For 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 7.3 After 1 h,wipe the surface with a wet cloth,buff with asoft,dry cloth and examine the finish for visual and physicalevidence of the effects listed in Section 4.7.4 Lightly polish the test surface with any well-knownliquid car cleaner.Compare the untreated area with the treatedspots on the basis of removability of the stain.NOTE2Stains may disappear after short exposure to the weather,forexample,8 to 24 h of sunshine.Such stains are considered by somepersons to be unobjectionable.8.Report8.1 The report shall include the following:8.1.1 Product and concentration tested.8.1.2 Coating systems emp