Standard Test Method for Anti-Swelling Effectiveness of Water-Repellent Formulations and Differential Swelling of Untreated Wood When Exposed to Liquid Water Environments

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01-11-2013

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American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 06.02, 2018 Describes the effectiveness of water-repellent compositions for retarding dimensional changes in coated wood submerged in water.

1.1This test method is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of water-repellent compositions for retarding dimensional changes in coated wood submerged in water. It can also be used to measure the differential swelling of untreated wood when exposed to liquid water environments. The compositions tested are designed to be mixed until uniform and applied by brush, roller, dip or spray to an exterior wood surface.

1.2The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3This 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.

Committee	D 01
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes ASTM D 4446. (01/2014)
DocumentType	Redline
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 4446 : 2008 ASTM D 3089 : 1997 : R2008 ASTM D 4446 : 2008 : R2012