Designation: D 1308 – 02

Standard Test Method for

Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented
Organic Finishes1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1308; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
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1. Scope 5. Test Panels

1.1 This test method covers determination of the effect of 5.1 Steel Panels—See Practice D 609.
household chemicals on clear and pigmented organic finishes, 5.2 Other Metal Panels, as agreed upon by the purchaser
resulting in any objectionable alteration in the surface, such as and the seller of the finish being tested.
discoloration, change in gloss, blistering, softening, swelling,
loss of adhesion, or special phenomena. 6. Reagents
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the 6.1 The choice of reagent shall be governed by ultimate
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the coating use and by agreement between the purchaser and the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- seller of the finish being tested. The following reagents are
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- suggested:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 6.1.1 Distilled Water, cold.
6.1.2 Distilled Water, hot.
2. Referenced Documents 6.1.3 Ethyl Alcohol (50 % volume).
2.1 ASTM Standards: 6.1.4 Vinegar (3 % acetic acid).
D 609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels 6.1.5 Alkali Solution.
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and 6.1.6 Acid Solution.
Related Coating Products2 6.1.7 Soap Solution.
6.1.8 Detergent Solution.
3. Summary of Test Method 6.1.9 Lighter Fluid and Other Volatile Reagents.
3.1 Three test methods, each of which is particularly appli- 6.1.10 Fruit—Piece of cut fruit, with cut portion placed face
cable to individual reagents under study, are described as down on panel for time agreed upon between the purchaser and
follows: the seller.
3.1.1 Spot Test, Covered—The reagent is placed on the test 6.1.11 Oils and Fats—Butter, margarine, lard, shortening,
surface and immediately covered with a watch glass. vegetable oils, etc.
3.1.2 Spot Test, Open—The test surface is subjected directly 6.1.12 Condiments—Mustard, catsup (ketchup).
to the effect of substance, such as citrus fruit, oils, greases, 6.1.13 Beverages—Coffee, tea, cocoa.
beverages, etc. 6.1.14 Lubricating Oils and Greases.
3.1.3 Immersion Test—A suitably prepared panel is im- 6.1.15 Other Reagents, as agreed upon between the pur-
mersed in the test reagent. chaser and the seller.
4. Significance and Use 7. Procedure
4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an 7.1 Panel Preparation—Spot and direct application tests
important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods may be carried out on the fabricated article coated with the
provide the means by which the relative performance of finishing system under evaluation, if sufficient plane surface is
coating systems may be evaluated. It should be recognized that available. For immersion tests and tests where the finished
continuous films are necessary for reliable results. article is not available, select panels in accordance with
Practice D 609, or prepare special metal panels according to
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint agreement between the purchaser and the seller of the finish.
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of Apply the finish according to the method and the schedule
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products. prescribed by the user of the lacquer. This schedule includes
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally
published as D 1308 – 54 T. Last previous edition D 1308 – 87 (1998).
number of coats, film thickness, and other features. Allow the
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77°F (25°C) and 50 % relative humidity, before testing. for any of the effects listed in 1.1. If desired, allow the panels
7.2 Spot Test, Covered—Conduct the test at 73.5 63.5°F to recover for a specified period and examine for return of the
(23 62°C) and 50 65 % relative humidity, or as agreed upon original properties. In general, it will not be necessary to seal
between the purchaser and the seller. Using a 5-mL pipet the edges of the applied film. If the reagent effect is noted only
graduated in 0.1 mL, pipet onto the horizontal panel 1 mL of around the panel edges, the test should be repeated using a
the reagents listed in Section 6 and immediately cover with a suitable edge sealer. When sealing of edges is required, the
watch glass. After an interval agreed upon by the purchaser and selection of the sealer should be a matter of agreement between
the seller, wipe the spot clean and examine immediately for the purchaser and the seller.
effects as listed in 1.1. Frequently used intervals are 15 min, 1
h, and 16 h, or by agreement between the producer and the 8. Report
user. If desired, allow the panel to recover for a specified 8.1 Report the following information:
period, and examine for return of original properties. 8.1.1 System and the testing method employed. The test
7.3 Spot Test, Open—Conduct the test at 73.5 63.5°F (23 conditions are an important factor in the results obtained and,
62°C) and 50 65 % relative humidity, or as agreed upon therefore, should be defined in the report.
between the purchaser and the seller. Place a small portion of 8.1.2 The type of the effect, if any (see 1.1).
the reagent on a horizontal panel or surface, with the exception
of fruit juices, as mentioned in 5.1.10. After a time interval, as 9. Precision and Bias
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller, wipe the spot
clean and examine immediately for effects as listed in 1.1. 9.1 This test is designed to provide a working procedure for
Frequently used intervals are 15 min, 1 h, and 16 h, or by examination of the effect of household chemicals on clear and
agreement between the producer and the user. If desired, allow pigmented organic finishes. The effects will be in terms of
the panel to recover for a specified period and examine for appearance, which are nonquantitative. Numerical values may
return of original properties. be assigned if a ranking scale is used. No information is
7.4 Immersion—Immerse panels to a depth of 50 % in the presented about either precision or bias of Test Method D 1308
specified reagents (6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.1.7, and 6.1.8) since test results are nonquantitative.
contained in beakers, at a temperature and length of time
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. Withdraw 10. Keywords
the panels, wash with distilled water, and examine immediately 10.1 coating; household chemicals; metal; stain test

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