1.1 This test method describes how to estimate the relative resistance to deterioration of adhesive films and adhesivebonded joints placed in a high-pressure oxygen environment. The instructions include both wood-to-wood and wood-tometal joints as well as free film of adhesive. The effects of chemicals such as fire retardants, preservatives, or wood extractives, can be evaluated by using materials containing these chemicals for adherends.
1.2 This test method is primarily intended for elastomerbased construction adhesives, but is also applicable to other types of adhesives that may be susceptible to oxygen degradation. This accelerated test does not correlate exactly with the natural aging of the adhesive because of the varied conditions of natural aging and the absence of factors such as moisture and stress. The results of this accelerated test are only comparative and must be evaluated against the performance of bonded joints whose natural and accelerated aging characteristics are known.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 D3632-98(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D143 Standard Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
ASTM D2339 Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Two-Ply Wood Construction in Shear by Tension Loading
ASTM D454 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration by Heat and Air Pressure
ASTM D572 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen
ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM D3632-98(2019) history
2019ASTM D3632-98(2019) Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Adhesive Joints by the Oxygen-Pressure Method
1998ASTM D3632-98(2011) Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Adhesive Joints by the Oxygen-Pressure Method
1998ASTM D3632-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Adhesive Joints by the Oxygen-Pressure Method
1998ASTM D3632-98 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Adhesive Joints by the Oxygen-Pressure Method