Значение и использование

The nonvolatile content of raw materials may be used to determine the total nonvolatile content (solids) of paint and related coatings. Such information may be useful to coatings producers and users for the determination of the total solids available for film formation and for the estimation of the volatile organic content.

Область применения

1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of pigments.

Note 1—Test methods for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this guide.

1.2 The standards included are as follows:

D 280 StandardSectionASTM DesignationInert or low hiding pigmentsD 280White pigments D 280 Black pigments D 280D 1509Aluminum and zinc pigmentsD 480Blue pigments D 280 D 1135Green pigments D 280 Yellow, orange, brown pigmentsD 280D 3724 Red pigments D 280Miscellaneous