ASTM D4640-86(1996)
Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins

Standard No.

ASTM D4640-86(1996)

Release Date

1986

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4640-86(2001)

Latest

ASTM D4640-86(2022)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the cure rate at any specified temperature for a thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde resin. The time at that temperature required to make a fluid mixture change into a hard immovable mass indicates speed of cure.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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 D4640-86(1996) history

• 2022 ASTM D4640-86(2022) Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins
• 2017 ASTM D4640-86(2017) Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins
• 2009 ASTM D4640-86(2009) Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins
• 1986 ASTM D4640-86(2001) Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins
• 1986 ASTM D4640-86(1996) Standard Test Method for Determining Stroke Cure Time of Thermosetting Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins