ASTM D3168-85(2022) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice describes a procedure for the qualitative identification in emulsion paints of most types of polymers present as major components of the paint vehicle. Limitations are discussed in Sections 5 and 10. 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 D3168-85(2022) Referenced Document

ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D16 Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
ASTM D2621 Standard Test Method for Infrared Identification of Vehicle Solids From Solvent-Reducible Paints
ASTM E275 Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers

2022 ASTM D3168-85(2022) Standard Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in Emulsion Paints
1985 ASTM D3168-85(2016) Standard Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in Emulsion Paints
2011 ASTM D3168-85(2011) Standard Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in Emulsion Paints
1985 ASTM D3168-85(2005) Standard Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in Emulsion Paints
1985 ASTM D3168-85(1999) Standard Practice for Qualitative Identification of Polymers in Emulsion Paints