ASTM D3539-11
Standard Test Methods for Evaporation Rates of Volatile Liquids by Shell Thin-Film Evaporometer
- Standard No.
- ASTM D3539-11
- Release Date
- 2011
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Latest
- ASTM D3539-11
- Scope
The rate of evaporation of volatile liquids from a solution or dispersion is important because it affects the rate of deposition of a film and flow during deposition, and thereby controls the structure and appearance of the film. In the formulation of paints and related products, solvents are chosen based on the evaporation characteristics appropriate to the application technique and the curing temperature.
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the rate of evaporation of volatile liquids of low viscosity using the Shell thin-film evaporometer. These test methods have been applied to a wide range of volatile liquids, including paint, varnish, and lacquer solvents and thinners to various hydrocarbons and to insecticide spray-base oils.
ASTM D3539-11 Referenced Document
- ASTM D891 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals
- ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D3539-11 history
- 2011 ASTM D3539-11 Standard Test Methods for Evaporation Rates of Volatile Liquids by Shell Thin-Film Evaporometer
- 1987 ASTM D3539-87(2004) Standard Test Methods for Evaporation Rates of Volatile Liquids by Shell Thin-Film Evaporometer
- 1996 ASTM D3539-87(1996) Standard Test Methods for Evaporation Rates of Volatile Liquids by Shell Thin-Film Evaporometer
