ASTM D4690-12(2018) - 1.8.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers three types of urea-formaldehyde thermosetting resin adhesives suitable for use on wood, wood-based substrates, or plastic laminates.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.3 The requirements for the adhesive are based on tests of physical properties including viscosity, density, nonvolatile content, pH, insoluble matter, amylaceous matter, mixing properties, working life, and on strength properties, including dry shear strength in lumber-type joints, dry and wet shear strength in plywood-type joints, and all strength tests at the end of the storage life certified by the manufacturer.

1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 8 through 11, of this specification: 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.

1.5 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

D2556-14(2018)

Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives Having Shear-Rate-Dependent Flow Properties Using Rotational Viscometry

PPP-D-729

Drums, Shipping and Storage, Steel, 55-gal (208-L)

D5266-13(2020)

Standard Practice for Estimating the Percentage of Wood Failure in Adhesive Bonded Joints

B417-22

Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney Funnel

D906-20

Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Plywood Type Construction in Shear by Tension Loading

D905-08(2021)

Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading

D907-15(2023)

Standard Terminology of Adhesives

D1084-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives

D1489-09(2021)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Aqueous Adhesives

D1490-01(2018)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Urea-Formaldehyde Resin Solutions

D1583-01(2018)

Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Ion Concentration of Dry Adhesive Films

FED-STD-123

Marking for Shipment

E104-20a

Standard Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions (Includes all amendments and changes 12/21/2020).

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

E70-24

Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode

D1875-03(2018)

Standard Test Method for Density of Adhesives in Fluid Form