ASTM D6957-03
Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material

Standard No.

ASTM D6957-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6957-08

Latest

ASTM D6957-12(2018)

Scope

It is important for the manufacturing and performance of a brush to have filaments with minimal curl.

1.1 This practice describes the procedure for measuring curl in synthetic filament.

1.2 This practice is applicable to filament 2 to 5 in. (50.8 to 127 mm) in length.

1.3 This practice is applicable to tapered filament or level filament.

1.4 The values given in-pound units are to be regarded as the standard as this is the dominant measurement system used in the paint brush industry. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D6957-03 history

• 2018 ASTM D6957-12(2018) Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material
• 2012 ASTM D6957-12 Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material
• 2008 ASTM D6957-08 Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material
• 2003 ASTM D6957-03 Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material