1.1 This test method covers the manual determination of the open-time range of hot-melt adhesives under the stated conditions.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4497-10(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods*, 1990-04-20 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method*, 1999-04-20 Update
ASTM D4497-10(2018) history
1970ASTM D4497-10(2018) Standard test method for determination of break time of hot melt adhesives (manual method)
2010ASTM D4497-10 Standard Test Method for Determining the Open Time of Hot Melt Adhesives (Manual Method)
1994ASTM D4497-94(2004)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Open Time of Hot Melt Adhesives (Manual Method)
2004ASTM D4497-94(2004) Standard Test Method for Determining the Open Time of Hot Melt Adhesives (Manual Method)
1994ASTM D4497-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Determining the Open Time of Hot Melt Adhesives (Manual Method)