ASTM D4213-96e1 - 6.11.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for determining the resistance of paints to erosion caused by scrubbing. (note: The term wet abrasion is sometimes used for scrubbing and wet abrasion resistance or scrubbability for scrub resistance). Although scrub resistance tests are intended primarily for interior coatings, they are sometimes used with exterior coatings as an additional measure of film performance.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound 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

D4828-26

Standard Test Methods for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings

D3980-88

Practice for Interlaboratoy Testing of Paint and Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)

E70-24

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

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E180-03

Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

D562-10(2023)

Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D1475-13(2025)

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

D2486-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints

D3450-15(2020)

Standard Test Method for Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings