ASTM D3539-87(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM D3539-87(2004) Standard Test Methods for Evaporation Rates of Volatile Liquids by Shell Thin-Film Evaporometer
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ASTM D3539
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the rate of evaporation of volatile liquids of low viscosity using the Shell thin-film evaporometer. These test methods have been applied to a wide range of volatile liquids, including paint, varnish, and lacquer solvents and thinners to various hydrocarbons and to insecticide spray-base oils.
1.2 The test methods for the determination of evaporation rate using the thin-film evaporometer are:
| Sections | |
| Test Method A 2,3 Manual Recording | 5-11 |
| Test Method BAutomatic Recording | 12-17 |
1.3 These test methods are limited only by the viscosity of the volatile liquid which must be sufficiently low to permit the dispensing of an accurately measured specimen from a syringe.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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. Specific hazard statements are given in 5.2 and 5.6.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
Keywords
evaporation rate; evaporation rates of solvents; shell thin-film evaporometer; Evaporation rate/time; Paint thinners; Thinners (paint); Volatile liquids;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.040.40 (Chemical analysis)
DOI: 10.1520/D3539-87R04
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