1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of driers, drying oils, naval stores, and solvents. NOTE 1—Test methods for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this guide.
1.2 The test methods included are as follows: Standard Section ASTM Designation Driers
5.1 D1644 Drying oils
5.2 D555 D1960 Naval stores
5.3 D233 D889 D1131 Solvents
5.4 D1353
1.3 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 D4140-07(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D1131 Standard Test Methods of Testing Rosin Oils
ASTM D1353 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D16 Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
ASTM D1644 Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Varnishes
ASTM D233 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
ASTM D555 Standard Test Method for Determination of Acidity of Free Fatty Acids/Acid Number of Ammonium or Triethanolamine Soaps in Sulfonic and Sulfated Oils
ASTM D804 Terminology Relating to Naval Stores, Including Tall Oil and Related Products
ASTM D889 Standard Test Method for Volatile Oil in Rosin
ASTM D4140-07(2018) history
2018ASTM D4140-07(2018) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents
2013ASTM D4140-07(2013) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents
2007ASTM D4140-07 Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents
1982ASTM D4140-82(2002) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents
1982ASTM D4140-82(1996) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Driers, Drying Oils, Naval Stores, and Solvents