ASTM D4938-89(2002)

ASTM D4938-89(2002) - 28.4.1989

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of erosion rates for marine antifouling paint systems immersed in flowing natural seawater.

1.2 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. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 7.

2. Referenced Documents

D1889-00	Standard Test Method for Turbidity of Water (Withdrawn 2007)
D823-18(2022)	Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels
A569-A569M-98	Standard Specification for Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maximum, Percent), Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip Commercial (Withdrawn 2000)
DOD-P-24655	Paint, Underwater Hull, Anticorrosion (Metric)
DOD-P-24647	Paint, Antifouling, Ship Hull (Metric)
MIL-P-24441	Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide
D2200-26	Standard Practice for Use of Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards and Guides for Painting Steel Surfaces