ASTM D4209-82(2002) - 26.11.1982
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a guide to the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of cellulosics, emulsions, resin solutions, shellac, and varnishes.

Note 1—Standards for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this practice.

1.2 The standards referenced in the practice are as follows:
ClassificationSectionASTM Standard
Cellulosics5.1D 871

D 914

D 1347
Emulsions5.2D 2369
Resin Solutions5.3D 1259

D 1490
Shellac 5.4D 29

D 1650
Varnishes5.5D 115

D 1644

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1259-06(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Resin Solutions

D1347-72(1995)

Standard Test Methods for Methylcellulose (Withdrawn 2003)

D1490-01(2018)

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

D1644-01(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Varnishes

D914-12(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Ethylcellulose

D871-96(2026)

Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellulose Acetate

D4758-92(1998)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Content of Latexes (Withdrawn 2007)

D2369-24

Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings

D1650-91

Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Shellac Varnish (Withdrawn 1997)

D115-17(2024)

Standard Test Methods for Testing Solvent Containing Varnishes Used for Electrical Insulation

D29-98

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Lac Resins (Withdrawn 2005)

D360-12(2019)

Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes

D16-1989

Suggested Procedure for Development of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans - (To Assist Conformance to Requirements of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 112)