ASTM D4212-99(2005)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4212-99(2005) 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, inks, and related liquid materials by dip-type viscosity cups. This test method is recommended for viscosity control work within one plant or laboratory and should be used to check compliance with specifications only when sufficient controls have been instituted to ensure adequate comparability of results.
1.2 Viscosity cups are designed for testing of Newtonian and near-Newtonian liquids. If the test material is non-Newtonian, for example, shear-thinning or thixotropic, another method, such as Test Methods D 2196, should be used. Under controlled conditions, comparisons of the viscosity of non-newtonian materials may be helpful, but viscosity determination methods using controlled shear rate or shear stress are preferred.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
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/D4212-99R05
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