1.1 This practice covers the preparation of free films of organic coatings for use in determining the physical properties of the coatings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4708-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D1005 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM D1653 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Organic Coating Films
ASTM D2370 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coatings
ASTM D5590 Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay
ASTM D823 Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM D4708-19 history
2024ASTM D4708-24 Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings
2019ASTM D4708-19 Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings
2012ASTM D4708-12 Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings
2007ASTM D4708-07 Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings
1999ASTM D4708-99(2004) Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings
1999ASTM D4708-99 Standard Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films of Organic Coatings