This test method covers the determination of the minimum temperature at which emulsion vehicles coalesce to form continuous films. The term "emulsion" in this test method includes latex vehicles.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications, this test method was withdrawn in March 2007 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the minimum temperature at which emulsion vehicles coalesce to form continuous films. The term "emulsion" in this test method includes latex vehicles.

1.2 This test method is limited to emulsions having minimum film formation temperatures below 25°C.

1.3 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.