1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatile organic compound (VOC40) content of non-heatset printing ink systems of the paste type using a baking cycle of 1 h at 40°C.
1.2 This test method is applicable to paste printing inks and vehicles that dry primarily by absorption, polymerization, or related means without the application of heat. Such systems do not contain appreciable quantities of low-boiling solvents that evaporate readily at ordinary room temperatures. NOTE 1—The 40°C baking temperature in this test method is the same as that specified in Bay Area Method 30. The temperature of heating is 110°C in several related test methods, for example, D 2369, D 4713 and EPA Reference Method 24. VOC determinations are reviewed in ASTM Manual Series MNL
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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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D5328-92(1997) Referenced Document
ASTM D1475 Standard Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products*, 2012-11-01 Update
ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM D3792 Standard Test Method for Water Content of Coatings by Direct Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D3960 Standard Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM D4017 Standard Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials by Karl Fischer Method
ASTM D4713 Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems*, 2007-06-01 Update
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM E145 Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D5328-92(1997) history
1997ASTM D5328-92(1997) Standard Test Method for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC40) Content of Non-Heatset Paste Printing Ink Systems at 40 °C
1992ASTM D5328-92 Standard Test Method for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC40) Content of Non-Heatset Paste Printing Ink Systems at 40 degrees at 40 degrees centigrade