As a representative of accella performance materials acccella polyurethane systems, i hereby declare the following voc content for the following polyurethanepolyurea elastomers as determined by the aforementioned test method. Standard test method for volatile content of coatings, astm. Astm d 147560 reapproved 19801, standard test method for density of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Astm d6886 voc content and astm d2369 solids content. Valerie sherbondy, pcs technical manager analytical laboratory services. Astm d2369 standard test method for volatile content of. Epa method 24 and an alternative method for voc content is scaqmd method 304 with exempt compounds determined by scaqmd method 303.
These confidence limits are based on measured parameters and interlaboratory precision statements. Scaqmd stands for the californian south coast air management district the local authority with the most stringent voc limits in the usa. July 1, 2011 standard test method for volatile content of coatings 1. Epa reference method 24 specifies 110 5c for 1 h for coatings. Determination of volatile organic compounds content. Astm d2369 102015e1 standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Method 24 determination of volatile matter content, water. The basic premise of method 24 is an indirect measurement of the voc content of coatings. Astmd2369 standard test method for volatile content of. Method 24 832017 1 while we have taken steps to ensure the accuracy of this internet version of the document, it is not the official version. Epa method 24 an indirect method and compared them to those for astm. A unified architectural voc testing manual for use by california air districts was. Sources of error in voc determination via epa method 24.
If the applied testing method does not specify testing details for a product group for which the cdph standard method does provide details, use the specifications in the cdph standard method. Test method concept astm d2369 solids test gcmsfid 12. Epa method 24 is the only method currently accepted by epa and u. Currently cited test methods for adhesives usepa method. Accella polyurethane systems declaration of voc content. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory. Voc levels of formulated paints using both epa method 24 and a proposed alternative. Note 4practice d3960 for determining volatile organic compound voc content of paints and related coatings describes procedures and. Astm d2369 astm d1475 astm d4017 astm d3792 astm d63 astm d6438 astm d4457 astm d6886 water borne 100%. Cs1500 may be factory or field applied to seal various construction components. Development of an improved voc analysis method for. Voc testing, will often include utilizing astm d2369 test standards for finding. The information presented in this material safety data sheet is based on data believed to be accurate as of the date this material.
Astm d236910e1 standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Historically based on epa method 24 epa 24 remains the official certified standard newer gc methods gaining preference astm d6886, scaqmd m3 new methods improve accuracy of very low voc products however, new problems may be introduced. Active standard astm d2369 developed by subcommittee. Astmd2369 standard test method for volatile content of coatings multicomponent paints. D2369 test method for volatile content of coatings. Astm d6419 002017 standard test method for volatile content of sheetfed and coldset web offset printing inks. Safety data sheet safety data sheet pdf installation instructions. Note 4 practice d 3960 for determining volatile organic compound voc content of paints and related coatings describes procedures and calculations and provides guidance on selecting test methods to determine voc content of solventborne and waterborne coatings. For determination of water content either astm d401796a including astm e20301, or astm d379299 may be used, or results from both procedures may be averaged and that value. Note 4practice d3960 for determining volatile organic compound voc content of paints and related coatings describes procedures and calculations and provides guidance on selecting test methods to determine voc content of solventborne and waterborne coatings. Method 24 references several american society of testing and materials astm methods. D1475 test method for density of liquid coatings, inks, and related products.
Astm international by sections and volumes section 6 paints, related coatings, and aromatics volume 06. Astm d2369 102015e1 standard test method for volatile. Gcms analysis according to astm d3960 indicated that the sample product contained propylene glycol at 0. Astm standard d2369 87, us epa reference method 24 and californ ia epa mld sop. Epa federal reference method 24determination of volatile matter content, density, volume solids, and weight solids of surface coatings3 epa 450384019, u. Development of an improved voc analysis method for architectural. Broadly applicable approved alternative test methods us epa. Astm d 2369 81, standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard. The equipment and supplies specified in the astm methods listed in sections 6. The united states environmental protection agency epa applies reference method 24 for determi ning the voc of water based metalworking fluid. First you determine the nonvolatile content of the coating by drying a known weight of. The epa method 24 results astm d2369 of solventborne multicomponent coatings with a solids content less than 90% and containing either none or small quantities of benzyl alcohol are nearly the same as those obtained by the cal poly gc method.
Astm d 379279, standard test method for water content of water. Astm d2369 01 standard test method for volatile content. Astm international astm d236998 standard test method. Astm d236901e1 is the standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Method 310 determination of volatile organic compounds. Determination of volatile organic compounds content using. E 180 practice for determining the precision of astm methods for analysis and testing of industrial and specialty chemicals 2. This method however is known and documented to have large measurement errors especially with coating with vocs below 50gl. In epa met hod 24 the percentage weight of volatile ingredients is determined by following astm d2369 the standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Leed a new challenge for low voc emitting materials.
Astmd2369 standard test method for volatile content of coatings. For determination of water content either astm d401796a including astm e20301, or astm d379299 may be used, or results from both procedures may be averaged and that value reported. Documents sold on the ansi standards store are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon in hard copy format. Epa method 24, determination of volatile matter content, water content, density, volume solids, and. Voc testing, will often include utilizing astm d2369 test standards for finding volatile organic compound in coatings and paint. Astm d236901e1 references epa method 24 for the determination of the weight percent of volatile ingredients in the fluid. Determination of volatile organic compounds content using novel ash and total solids analysis for chemical agent resistant coating systems by pauline smith, william lum, and daniel pope. Epa defines a waterbornecoating as any coating with more than 5 % water by weight in its volatilefraction, and requiresallows water.
Films after total volatile content determination by astm method d 2369. Usepa method 24 exempt compounds by scaqmd method 303 voc of pvc, cpvc, abs pipe cements, and 1. Frequently asked questions faqs for method 24 us epa. Pdf sources of error in voc determination via epa method 24. Astm d 236998, standard test method for volatile content in coatings,annual book of astm standards, vol. Standard practice for determining volatile organic. An astm designation number identifies a unique version of an astm standard. It is a nonselective method employing a drying cabinet oven to gravimetrically determine the content of volatile compounds weight percent. Astm d236992 standard test method for volatile content of coatings. Epa method 24 can not be used reliably with waterborne multicomponent coatings and the cal poly gc. To see a complete version including any recent edits, visit. New voc analytical methodologies and potential effects on. Declaration of voc content per epa method 24 astm d2369. Standard test method for volatile content of coatings.
Gravimetric analysis is for the determination of total volatile material in a sample. 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. Astm d2369 04 standard test method for volatile content. Voc content analysis epa method 24 rti laboratories. Voc testing describes a procedure for the determination of the weight percent volatile content of solventreducible and waterreducible coatings. Method 310 consumer products california air resources board.
D3792 test method for water content of coatings by direct injection into a gas. Percent volatile special conditions astm d2369, epa method 24 evaporation rate nbuac1. Technical data guide polyether technology csi section no. D2369 01 standard test method for volatile content of coatings, multicomponent paints, nonvolatile determination, voc baking temperature, voc in paints, volatile determination, volatiles. Frequently asked questions faqs for method 24 82516 2 coatings as the weight percent of water increases, measured parameters for waterborne coatings are replaced with appropriate confidence limits. Method 24 is used to determine the content of volatile compounds. Astm d2369 method for measuring volatile components. Astm d6886 18 standard test method for determination of. Advantages solvent free, 100% solids will not shrink 30 minute skin over no outgassing on damp surfaces nonslump, applies vertically and overhead color stability, will not suntan paintable within 24 hours see limitations. Implementation information for the surface coating macts common files. D2369102015e1 standard test method for volatile content of coatings solventborne coatings waterborne coatings. These values are combined using specifiedequations to calculate the voc content of the coating. This page provides information that may be useful across all surface coating rules for hap and voc. Some materials identified are out of print and therefore only scanned versions are available to users.
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