ASTM D4212-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D4212-99 Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Dip-Type Viscosity Cups
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ASTM D4212
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of viscosity of paints, varnishes, lacquers, and related liquid materials by dip-type viscosity cups. This test method is recommended only for viscosity control work within one plant or laboratory and should not be used to check compliance with specifications.
1.2 Viscosity cups are designed for testing of Newtonian and near-Newtonian liquids. If the test material is non-Newtonian, that is, shear-thinning or thixotropic, another method, such as Test Methods D2196, should be used.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. 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
D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
D2196 Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer
D4287 Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
Keywords
dip cup(s); flow cup(s); Shell cup(s); viscosity; Zahn cup(s); Dip cups(s); Flow cup(s); Lacquer; Paint testing; Shell cup(s); Varnishes; Viscosity--paints/related coatings/materials; Zahn cup(s);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.060 (Measurement of volume, mass, density, viscosity)
DOI: 10.1520/D4212-99
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