ASTM_D_1360_-_98_2011.pdf

Designation:D136098(Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Method forFire Retardancy of Paints(Cabinet Method)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1360;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 quantitatively the fireretardant properties of a coating or coating system on a woodsurface and the leaching effect of water on the fire retardancyof the coating or coating system.Specifically,this test methoddetermines the weight loss and char index of coated panelssubjected to a flame and the effect of leaching of the coating onthese parameters.1.2 This test method should be used solely to measure anddescribe the properties of materials,products,or systems inresponse to heat and flame under controlled laboratory condi-tions and should not be considered or used for the description,appraisal,or regulation of the fire hazard of materials,products,or systems under actual fire conditions.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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 Federal Standard:2Fed.Spec.TT-V-119 Varnish Spar,Phenolic Resin2.2 Military Standard:2Mil.Spec.MIL-A-22397 Adhesive Phenol,and Resorci-nal Resin Base for Marine Use2.3 ASTM Adjuncts:Cabinet Assembly33.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 fire retardancy,n in paint,the ability of a paint toretard the spread of a flame over coated substrate usually at thesacrifice of the paint film.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Fire RetardancyPanels are conditioned before andafter coating with the material under test.They are subjected toa flame from a small amount of burning alcohol or othersolvent,and the weight loss and char index are determined.4.2 LeachingSimilarly prepared panels are immersed inwater for a specified time and then subjected to the fire-retardancy test.The weight loss,char index,and difference inweight loss and char index between leached and unleachedpanels are determined.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method determines the relative fire-retardantproperties of coatings and the water leaching of the fire-retardant material from the applied coating.Leaching simulatesthe effect of high humidity,weathering,and washing on the fireretardancy of a coating,and is specified in various regulationsand specifications for fire-retardant paints.6.Apparatus6.1 Cabinet,3,4a glass and metal box as shown in Fig.1.6.2 Assembly,3,4consisting of supports for the test panelsand solvent cup.The assembly is shown within the cabinet inFig.1.6.3 Cylindrical Cup,to hold solvent,made of brass to thefollowing dimensions:Outside diameter,mm(in.)24(1516)Outside height,mm(in.)17(1116)Wall thickness,mm(in.)1(132)Volume,mL6.0Operating capacity,mL5.01This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.21 on Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials.Current edition approved June 1,2011.Published June 2011.Originallyapproved in 1955.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D1360 98(2004).DOI:10.1520/D1360-98R11.2Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,DODSSP,Bldg.4,SectionD,700RobbinsAve.,Philadelphia,PA19111-5098,http:/dodssp.daps.dla.mil.3Drawings of cabinet,assembly,etc.,are available from ASTM InternationalHeadquarters.Order Adjunct No.ADJD1360.Original adjunct produced in 1985.4The sole source of supply of a suitable cabinet and assembly known to thecommittee at this time is Dek-Tron Scientific,244 East 3rd St.,Plainfield,NJ 07060.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,pleasse provide this information to ASTMInternational Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at ameeting of the responsible technical committee,1which you may attend.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.4 Balance,weighing to 0.1 g.6.5 Buret or Pipet,calibrated in millilitres.6.6 Container or Water Bath,320 by 165 by 165 mm(12.5by 6.5 by 6.5 in.),galvanized steel with cover to accommodate15 panels,or other sizes to accommodate 5 to 10 panels.6.7 Oven capable of maintaining a temperature of 50 6 2C(120 6 3F).6.8 Constant Temperature and Humidity Cabinet or Room,maintained at 50 6 5%relative humidity and 23 6 2C(73.56 3.5F).7.Test Materials7.1 Ignition Fuel,absolute ethyl alcohol(ethanol)or com-parable solvent blend.NO