1.1 This practice describes a laboratory method by which the storage life of an adhesive may be measured using viscosity, adhesive strength, or a combination thereof.
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 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 D1337-10(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM D1002 Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
ASTM D1084 Standard Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*, 2021-07-15 Update
ASTM D897 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Adhesive Bonds*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D906 Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Plywood Type Construction in Shear by Tension Loading
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ISO 2555 Plastics - Resins in the liquid state or as emulsions or dispersions - Determination of apparent viscosity using a single cylinder type rotational viscometer method
ASTM D1337-10(2021) history
2021ASTM D1337-10(2021) Standard Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
2010ASTM D1337-10(2016) Standard Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
2010ASTM D1337-10 Standard Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
2004ASTM D1337-04 Standard Practice for Storage Life of Adhesives by Viscosity and Bond Strength
1996ASTM D1337-96 Standard Test Method for Storage Life of Adhesives by Consistency and Bond Strength