1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for evaluating the face-to-face blocking resistance of trades sales paints. This is not to be confused with blocking resistance Test Method D3003, which is concerned with blocking of industrial coatings on metal substrates, nor with Test Method D2793 which is concerned specifically with wood product finishes and reports results on a satisfactory or not satisfactory basis, rather than by the degree of blocking tendency as in this test method.
1.2 The values stated in the SI units of measurement 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D4946-89(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D16 Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
ASTM D2793 Standard Test Method for Block Resistance of Organic Coatings on Wood Panel Substrates*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D3003 Standard Test Method for Pressure Mottling and Blocking Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal Substrates
ASTM D4946-89(2017) history
2017ASTM D4946-89(2017) Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints
1989ASTM D4946-89(2012) Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints
1989ASTM D4946-89(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints
1989ASTM D4946-89(2003) Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints
1989ASTM D4946-89(1999) Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural Paints