1.1 These test methods (A and B) determine the viscosity of polyols in the range from 10 to 100 000 mPa·s(cP) at 25°C. Test Method A is a rotational procedure for determining dynamic viscosity. Test Method B is a general procedure for kinematic viscosity of transparent polyols. (See Note 1 .) 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Other equivalent units are provided because of current common usage. 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. Note 1: Test Method A is equivalent to ISO 3219. Test Method B is equivalent to ISO 3104. 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 D4878-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
ASTM D446 Standard Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass Capillary Kinematic Viscometers
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
ASTM E2935 Standard Practice for Evaluating Equivalence of Two Testing Processes
ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ISO 3104 Petroleum products — Transparent and opaque liquids — Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity*, 2023-10-01 Update
ISO 3219 Plastics; polymers/resins in the liquid state or as emulsions or dispersions; determination of viscosity using a rotational viscometer with defined shear rate
ASTM D4878-23 history
2023ASTM D4878-23 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Viscosity of Polyols
2015ASTM D4878-15 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Viscosity of Polyols
2008ASTM D4878-08 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Viscosity of Polyols
2003ASTM D4878-03 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Viscosity of Polyols
1998ASTM D4878-98 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials Determination of Viscosity of Polyols