1、Designation:D184995(Reapproved 2014)1Standard Test Method forPackage Stability of Paint1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1849;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in p
2、arentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1NOTEEditorial changes were made in Section 4,5.2.3,and Keywords in June 201
3、4.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the change in consistency andcertain other properties that may take place when liquid paintof either the solvent-reducible or water-reducible type is storedat a temperature above 0C(32F).1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The valu
4、es given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regula
5、tory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints MeasuringKrebs Unit(KU)Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscom-eterD869 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of PaintD3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and RelatedPigmente
6、d Coatings3.Apparatus3.1 Spatula,weighing 45 6 1 g with square-ended blade120 mm(434in.)in length and approximately 20 mm(1316in.)in width as described in Test Method D869.3.2 ViscometerAStormer viscometer with the paddle-typerotor as described in Test Method D562.3.3 Paint Brush,38 mm(112in.)polyes
7、ter or nylon/polyester,13-mm(12-in.)thick and 63-mm(212-in.)length out,chisel tip.3.4 Test SurfaceA smooth-surfaced paper chart coatedwith a suitable varnish or lacquer so as to render the surfaceimpervious to paint vehicles.4.Procedure4.1 Obtain duplicate samples of the paint in original,un-opened
8、containers in accordance with Practice D3925(Note 1).If a long term test calls for intermediate examinations,obtainan additional duplicate sample for each intermediate examina-tion as agreed upon between laboratories or buyer and seller.Examine one of the samples received for the characteristicslist
9、ed in 4.2,using the procedures therein described.Weigh theother unopened samples to the nearest 1 g,then hold themundisturbed for specified periods of time and ranges oftemperature,as agreed upon between purchaser and seller(Note 2).After storage,reweigh the samples without shaking todetermine any l
10、oss of weight resulting from faulty closure.NOTE1Containers should preferably be no larger than 1 L(1 qt).NOTE2Storage for 1 month at 52 6 1C(125 6 2F)simulates someof the effects of storage for 6 months to 1 year at 23 6 2C(73 6 3.5F).However,it should be recognized that storage at 125F may not sim
11、plyaccelerate changes occurring at 73F.With water-borne paints,forexample,at 125F the growth of some putrefying bacteria is inhibited.4.2 Bring the stored samples to 23 6 2C(73 6 3.5F).Note any evidence of pressure or vacuum in the unopenedcontainer.Open each container and note any skinning,corro-si
12、on and odor of putrefaction,rancidity or souring.Disregardother odors.If the sample is in a 1-L(1-qt)or smaller container,measure the character of the lower or settled layer with thespatula as described in Test Method D869.If the sample islarger than 1 qt,omit this step.Hand stir each paint 300 stir
13、s in2 min with a spatula appropriate to the container,stirring so asto ensure uniform distribution of any settled material(Note 3and Note 4).4.3 Immediately after stirring,measure the consistency ofthe paint in accordance with Test Method D562.4.4 Apply each of the stored paints to its own test pane
14、l andthe control paint to an other.After the brushed film has1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.Current edition approved June 15,201
15、4.Published June 2014.Originallyapproved in 1961.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D1849 95(2008).DOI:10.1520/D1849-95R14E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume informati
16、on,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 completely dried,examine it for grains approximately 0.8 mm(132in.)in diameter,even larger gelatinous lumps,and streakscaused by such grains or lumps.NOTE3Avoid the use of a mechanical shaker or syringe-typemeasuring device that might disperse particles or lumps that would not bedispersed by hand stirring.5.Report5.1 For
