ASTM D333-01(2021) - 1.6.2021
 
Significance and Use

3.1?These test methods are intended to compile as well as provide screening tests in evaluating clear and pigmented lacquers as used in different coating operations.

3.2?Each coating system may contain from a simple one coat operation to a multicoat finishing system.

3.3?The substrates may be varied, ferrous and non ferrous, plastic or wood which can affect the performance of a given coating system.

3.4?Substrate cleaning, chemically or physically, is an essential and critical aspect to the performance of the coating system.

3.5?Results from the various tests are not necessarily all useful in evaluating the performance of the different types of coating systems used on the many varied substrates.

 
1. Scope

1.1?These test methods cover procedures for testing lacquers and lacquer coatings. The test methods included are listed in Table 1.

Note 1:?In accordance with Terminology D16, a lacquer is defined as a coating composition that is based on synthetic thermoplastic film-forming material dissolved in organic solvent(s) and that dries primarily by solvent evaporation. Typical lacquers include those based on nitrocellulose, other cellulose derivatives, vinyl resins, acrylic resins, etc.

Note 2:?Lacquers may be applied under such diverse conditions, to so many different surfaces, and their dried films may be subjected to so many kinds of wear and exposure that it is not possible to assure desired performance from a single selection of test methods and numerical results therefrom. Those skilled in lacquer technology may find partial assurance of obtaining desired qualities in various types of lacquers through careful selection of the methods covered herein and intelligent interpretation of results therefrom.

Note 3:?It is intended ultimately to remove all experimental procedures from Test Methods D333 and to establish them as a guide to the selection of test methods for lacquer and perhaps to interpretation of results therefrom. Temporarily there remain in Test Methods D333 a few tests that are too short or otherwise presently unsuitable for establishment under separate ASTM designations.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1186-01

Standard Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to a Ferrous Base (Withdrawn 2006)

D1200-23

Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup

D1209-05(2019)

Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D3278-21

Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

E308-22

Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System

D2091-96(2024)

Standard Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers

D2199-03(2021)

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Plasticizer Migration From Vinyl Fabrics to Lacquers

D2204-65(1970)

Method of Test for Perspiration Resistance of Organic Coatings (Withdrawn 1975)

D1210-05(2022)

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage

D1211-97

Standard Test Method for Temperature-Change Resistance of Clear Nitrocellulose Lacquer Films Applied to Wood (Withdrawn 2006)

D1308-20

Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Coating Systems

D1400-00

Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to a Nonferrous Metal Base (Withdrawn 2006)

D1474-98

Standard Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic Coatings

D1475-13(2020)

Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products

D1535-14(2023)

Standard Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System

D1544-04(2023)

Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)

D1644-01(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Varnishes

D1729-22

Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

D1733-

Method for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products (Withdrawn 1979)

D1735-21

Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog Apparatus

D1737-85

Method of Test for Elongation of Attached Organic Coatings with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus (Withdrawn 1987)

D2090-98

Standard Test Method for Clarity and Cleanness of Paint and Ink Liquids (Withdrawn 2007)

D662-93(2019)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of Exterior Paints

D714-02(2017)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints

D772-18

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking (Scaling) of Exterior Paints

D823-18(2022)

Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels

D870-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion

D968-22

Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive

D1005-95(2020)

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers

D2244-23

Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

D2620-87(1995)e1

Standard Test Method for Light Stability of Clear Coatings (Withdrawn 2001)

D2805-11(2023)

Standard Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry

D3170-12

Standard Test Method for Chipping Resistance of Coatings

D1014-18

Standard Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints and Coatings on Metal Substrates

D522-93a(2001)

Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings

D523-14(2018)

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss

D93-20

Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

D445-23

Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

D609-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products

D610-08(2019)

Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

D658-91

Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Air Blast Abrasive (Withdrawn 1996)

D659-86

Method of Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paints (Withdrawn 1989)

D660-93(2019)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints

B117-19

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

D16-24

Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications

D56-22

Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

D88-07

Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity

D661-93(2019)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints