ASTM D5590-94 - 10.11.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers an accelerated method for determining the relative resistance of two or more paints or coating films to fungal growth.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3456-24

Standard Practice for Determining by Exterior Exposure Tests the Susceptibility of Paint Films to Microbiological Attack

D4141-07

Standard Practice for Conducting Black Box and Solar Concentrating Exposures of Coatings

D4587-23

Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings

D5031-23

Standard Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposure Tests of Paint and Related Coatings

G21-15(2021)e1

Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi (Includes all amendments and changes 6/22/2021).

D822-23

Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings

D3273-21

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber