ASTM D5479-94(2013) PDF

Scope: 4.1 This test method is designed as a screening test to evaluate the performance of applied coating systems and other materials designed to resist biofouling settlement.

4.2 The degree and type of fouling will vary depending on the environment. Differences in geographic location of test sites, time of year when panels are exposed, and weather conditions from one year to the next, can affect results. Such variables are accounted taking a fouling census on a nontoxic surface. For the exposure to be valid, the nontoxic surface should show heavy fouling accretion.

1.1 This practice covers a procedure to test a biofouling resistant coating systems or antifouling systems, or both, when subjected to in situ partial immersion exposure. This enhances settlement of certain marine fouling organisms and increase the rate of possible physical deterioration.

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

ASTM D5479-94(2013) Referenced Document

ASTM D3623 Standard Test Method for Testing Antifouling Panels in Shallow Submergence*， 2020-08-01 Update
ASTM D4938 Standard Test Method for Erosion Testing of Antifouling Paints Using High Velocity Water
ASTM D4939 Standard Test Method for Subjecting Marine Antifouling Coating to Biofouling and Fluid Shear Forces in Natural Seawater*， 2020-08-01 Update
ASTM D5108 Standard Test Method for Organotin Release Rates of Antifouling Coating Systems in Sea Water

2020 ASTM D5479-94(2020) Standard Practice for Testing Biofouling Resistance of Marine Coatings Partially Immersed
1994 ASTM D5479-94(2013) Standard Practice for Testing Biofouling Resistance of Marine Coatings Partially Immersed
1994 ASTM D5479-94(2007) Standard Practice for Testing Biofouling Resistance of Marine Coatings Partially Immersed
1994 ASTM D5479-94(2000) Standard Practice for Testing Biofouling Resistance of Marine Coatings Partially Immersed
2000 ASTM D5479-94 Standard Practice for Testing Biofouling Resistance of Marine Coatings Partially Immersed