1、Designation: D 2064 91 (Reapproved 2003)Standard Test Method forPrint Resistance of Architectural Paints1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2064; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure forevaluating the print resistance of architectural paints. It differsfrom
3、 print resistance Test Method D 2091 in that the latter isconcerned with lacquer finishes under packaging, shipping, andwarehousing conditions, whereas this test method is concernedwith decorative coatings undergoing random on-site pressurecontact.NOTE 1Printing should not be confused with blocking,
4、 which ismeasured in Test Method D 4946. The former relates to the indentation ofa surface, and the latter, the sticking together of two surfaces.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 This standard doe
5、s not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Stan
6、dards:D 2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers2D 4946 Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architec-tural Paints23. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 print resistancethe ability of a paint film to resistforming a permanent impression in a semihardened film as aresult of a pressure from a
7、n object placed on it.3.2 For additional definitions of terms, refer to Paint/Coatings Dictionary.34. Summary of Test Method4.1 A piece of cheesecloth is placed on the painted surfaceand topped with a No. 8 rubber stopper (position smallerdiameter of stopper on the cheesecloth) and a 500-g weight to
8、create a pressure of about 0.9 psi (6.2 kPa). This assembly isplaced in a 140F (60C), or other agreed upon temperature,oven for 1 h. When cooled, the resulting paint surfaces arerated on the numerical scale of 0 to 10, which corresponds toa subjective rating of an impression resulting from their bei
9、ngin contact with the cheesecloth.5. Significance and Use5.1 The ability of a coating to resist printing is importantbecause its appearance is adversely affected if the smoothnessof the coating film is altered by contact with another surface,particularly one with a texture. Interior paint systems, p
10、articu-larly gloss and semigloss on window sills and other horizontalsurfaces, often have objects such as flower pots placed on themthat may tend to leave a permanent impression. This tendencyfor a paint film to “print” is a function of the hardness of thecoating, the pressure, temperature, humidity
11、, and the durationof time that the object is in contact with the painted surface.6. Apparatus6.1 Conditioning Room, at 65 to 85F (18 to 29.5C) and 40to 60 % relative humidity.6.2 Glass Slides, approximately 3 by 6 in. (75 by 150 mm).6.3 Drawdown Applicator, 3-in. (75-mm) wide with aclearance of 6 mi
12、ls (150 m).6.4 Oven, maintained at 140 6 3.5F (60 6 2C) or, otheragreed upon temperature.6.5 Rubber Stoppers, No. 8 (40-mm top diameter and32-mm bottom diameter).6.6 Cheesecloth, medium weave, 24/20, bleached cotton.6.7 Scissors.6.8 Weight, 500-g.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM C
13、ommittee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originallyapproved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1991 as D 2064 91 (1998).
14、2Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.02.3Paint/Coatings Dictionary, available from the Federation of Societies forCoatings Technology, Blue Bell, PA, 1978.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.7. Procedure7.1 Cast the pai
15、nts being tested on glass slides using adrawdown applicator with a clearance of 6 mils (150 m).Allow the coated glass slides to dry in the conditioned room for7 days.7.2 Cut out approximately 112 by 112-in. (40 by 40-mm)pieces of cheesecloth, one piece for each slide. Use cheesecloththat is usually
16、supplied with 4 intact layers. Do not separate thelayers.7.3 Place the test slides on a horizontal tray, painted faceupward, then place one piece of cheesecloth over each slideand top with the small diameter face of a No. 8 stopper and a500-g weight, one weight and stopper for each specimen.(Weights
17、 and stoppers should be equilibrated in the oven priorto running the test.) It is recommended that control paints ofknown satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance be used ineach test run and that the tests be run in duplicate.7.4 Place the entire assembly in the oven and remove it afterexactly 1
18、h. Immediately lift off the weights and stopperswithout disturbing the cheesecloth and allow to cool.7.5 After approximately12 h, remove the cheesecloths andcarefully examine the appearance of the films underneath. Notethe depth and amount of cheesecloth pattern left in the paintfilm. If necessary e
19、xamine the panel, for better perception ofindentations, by viewing it at a low (grazing) angle ofillumination.8. Interpretation of Results8.1 Rate print resistance is rated on a numerical scale of 0 to10 corresponding to a subjective rating of the degree to whichthe paint film has been imprinted. Re
20、cord the numerical valuefor print resistance in accordance with the following ASTMstyle rating or scoring system:NumericalRatingQualitative Characterization(Resistance to Printing)Quantitative Description(Amount of Printing)10 perfect none8 very good very slight6 good slight4 fair moderate2 poor con
21、siderable0 very poor very great9. Report9.1 Report the print resistance rating determined in accor-dance with 8.1. Specify temperature used.10. Precision10.1 Data are unavailable for a conventional intra- andinterlaboratory precision statement. However, based on actuallaboratory experience, with exp
22、erienced operators, the repeat-ability is estimated to be plus or minus one unit. The employ-ment of common control paints with mutually agreed ratingsshould make it possible for interlaboratory agreement (repro-ducibility) to approach intralaboratory agreement (repeatabil-ity). Although numerical r
23、atings may differ with differentoperators or at different times, ranking should be about thesame. As in many tests the precision improves with practice.11. Keywords11.1 print resistanceASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any i
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