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ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2004 : EDT 1

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Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-11-2004

CONTAINED IN VOL. 06.01, 2017 Specifies procedures for determining whether a material does or does not flash at a specified temperature or for determining the lowest finite temperature at which a material does flash when using a small scale closed-cup apparatus.

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining whether a material does or does not flash at a specified temperature or for determining the lowest finite temperature at which a material does flash when using a small scale closed-cup apparatus. The test methods are applicable to paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, and related products having a flash point between 0 and 110C (32 and 230F) and viscosity lower than 150 St at 25C (77F). Note 1Tests at higher or lower temperatures are possible.

Note 2

More viscous materials may be tested in accordance with .

Note 3

Organic peroxides may be tested in accordance with , which describes the applicable safety precautions.

Note 4

The U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, Hazard Communications), the U.S. Department of Transportation (RSPA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have specified Test Methods D 3278 as one of several acceptable methods for the determination of flash point of liquids in their regulations.

Note 5

These test methods are similar to International Standards ISO 3679 and ISO 3680.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire-hazard or fire-risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of the test may be used as elements of a fire-hazard or a fire-risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard or fire risk of a particular end use

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. For specific hazard statements, see and .

Committee
D 01
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
8
ProductNote
Reconfirmed EDT 1
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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ASTM D 115 : 2017 Standard Test Methods for Testing Solvent Containing Varnishes Used for Electrical Insulation
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ASTM D 3955 : 2013 Standard Specification for Electrical Insulating Varnishes
ASTM D 803 : 2015 Standard Test Methods for Testing Tall Oil
ASTM D 268 : 2001 : R2012 Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM F 940 : 1999 : R2013 Standard Practice for Quality Control Receipt Inspection Procedures for Protective Coatings (Paint), Used in Marine Construction and Shipbuilding
ASTM E 502 : 2007 : R2013 Standard Test Method for Selection and Use of ASTM Standards for the Determination of Flash Point of Chemicals by Closed Cup Methods
ASTM D 3735 : 2007 : R2012 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 4800 : 1994 : R2015 Standard Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
ASTM D 6361/D6361M : 1998 : R2015 Standard Guide for Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
ASTM D 6465 : 1999 : R2016 Standard Guide for Selecting Aerospace and General Purpose Adhesives and Sealants
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ISO 3679:2015 Determination of flash no-flash and flash point — Rapid equilibrium closed cup method
ASTM D 93 : 2016-07 TEST METHODS FOR FLASH POINT BY PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP TESTER
ISO 3680:2004 Determination of flash/no flash Rapid equilibrium closed cup method

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