AS 1580.401.3-1990

1 - AS 1580.401.3-1990 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS-METHODS OF TEST - DRYING TIMES USING A BK-TYPE RECORDER
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE.
1 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
1 - 3 DEFINITIONS.
1 - 3.1 Wet time
1 - 3.2 Surface dry time
1 - 3.3 Through dry time
1 - 4 PRINCIPLE.
1 - 5 APPARATUS.
1 - 5.1 Continuous drying recorder
2 - 5.2 Test panel
2 - 5.3 Film applicator
2 - 6 TEST CONDITIONS.
2 - 7 SAMPLE PREPARATION.
3 - 8 PROCEDURE.
3 - 9 VALUATION OF TESTED PANEL.
3 - 9.1 General.
4 - 9.2 Assessment of markings.
4 - 10 REPORT.

This Standard describes a procedure for determining the times corresponding to defined drying stages of paints using the BK-type drying recorder.

This Standard describes a procedure for determining the times corresponding to defined drying stages of paints using the BK-type drying recorder.NOTE: Although this test is primarily intended for conventional solvent-borne paints, it may also be used, as appropriate, to assess the drying and curing characteristics of other types of paints.

First published as AS 1580.401.3-1990.