ASTM D2792-69(1998)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Solvent and Fuel Resistance of Traffic Paint
Standard Test Method for Solvent and Fuel Resistance of Traffic Paint
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a laboratory test for determining the resistance of a dried film of traffic paint to the action of a specified hydrocarbon solvent or gasoline fuel test fluid.
1.2 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.
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An American National Standard
Designation: D 2792 – 69 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Test Method for
Solvent and Fuel Resistance of Traffic Paint
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2792; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope procedure necessary to measure the resistance of traffic paint to
reference test fluids in order to simulate this type of action.
1.1 This test method describes a laboratory test for deter-
mining the resistance of a dried film of traffic paint to the action
5. Apparatus
of a specified hydrocarbon solvent or gasoline fuel test fluid.
5.1 Tin Panel—Panels shall be cut from bright tin plate
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
weighing not more than 25 g and not less than 19 g/dm (0.51
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
to 0.39 lb/ft ). The panel should be about 75 by 130 mm (3 by
information only.
5 in.).
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.2 Film Applicator, which will producea3or 6-mil (0.003
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
or 0.006-in.) (76 or 142-μm) wet film thickness.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6. Reagents and Materials
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1 Test Liquid—The testing liquid shall be specified by the
purchaser and shall be selected from the following, dependent
2. Referenced Documents
on the paint tested:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1.1 Type I of Federal Specification TT-S-735 which is the
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liq-
same as ASTM Reference Fuel A (ASTM Test Method D 471).
uids
6.1.2 Type III of Federal Specification TT-S-735 which is
2.2 Federal Standard:
the same as ASTM Reference Fuel B (Test Method D 471).
TT-S-735 Standard Test Fluids for Hydrocarbons
7. Procedure
3. Summary of Test Method
7.1 Clean the tin panels thoroughly with a suitable solvent,
3.1 The test paint is applied to a specified, properly pre-
and buff lightly with fine steel wool. Prepare at least 3 panels
pared, tin panel. After aging, the coated panel is immersed in
for each paint to be tested.
the hydrocarbon test fluid for a specified period of time at a
7.2 Examine the test paint, remove any skins that are
specified temperature. The paint is examined for blistering,
present, stir with a paddle to loosen any settled pigment, and
wrinkling, and loss of adhesion immediately upon removal and
mix thoroughly.
for complete hardness after a specified recovery time.
7.3 Draw down the material on the panels using a film
4. Significance and Use applicator that will producea3or 6-mil (76 or 142-μm) wet
film as specified by the purchaser.
4.1 Traffic paints must have good resistance to motor oil and
7.4 Air dry the coati
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