ASTM D7244-06a
Historical Standard: ASTM D7244-06a Standard Test Method for Relative Cure of Energy-Cured Inks and Coatings
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ASTM D7244
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes the procedure for evaluating the relative cure of printed energy-cured (ultraviolet or electron beam) ink or coating by a mechanical solvent rub test using a motorized Crockmeter.
1.2 This test method is applicable to laboratory and production prints on any flat substrate that is no thicker than 3 mm (0.125 in.), durable enough to withstand the test conditions, and for which a control (reference) sample is available.
1.3 This test method applies to comparisons between energy-cured inks and coatings of the same chemistry and film weight and should not be used to compare different ink or coating chemistries or various applied film weights without first establishing process performance.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
Other Standards
AATCC Test Method 8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.Keywords
coatings; Crockmeter; cure test; curing; electron beam; printing inks; solvent rub; ultraviolet; Coatings (ultraviolet); Crockmeter method; Cure testing; Ultraviolet
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)
DOI: 10.1520/D7244-06A
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