AS 1580.401.3-2002

1 - AS 1580.401.3-2002 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS-METHODS OF TEST - DRYING TIMES USING A BK-TYPE RECORDER
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
2 - 5 APPARATUS
2 - 5.1 Continuous drying recorder
2 - 5.2 Test panel
2 - 5.3 Film applicator
2 - 6 TEST CONDITIONS
3 - 7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE
3 - 8 SAMPLE PREPARATION
3 - 9 PROCEDURE
4 - 10 EVALUATION OF TESTED PANEL
4 - 10.1 General
4 - 10.2 Assessment of markings
4 - 11 REPORT

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

This Standard sets out a method 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.
Second edition 2002.