ASTM D360-12
Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes

Standard No.

ASTM D360-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D360-12(2019)

Latest

ASTM D360-12(2019)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers shellac varnish consisting of a solution or 揷ut?of a specified type and grade of dry lac resin in specially denatured alcohol. Ninety-five percent (190 proof) ethyl alcohol, specially denatured according to Formula No. 1 of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the Treasury Dept., is the solvent most commonly used. However, other specially denatured alcohols and proprietary solvents are also used for this purpose.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

ASTM D360-12 Referenced Document

• ASTM D207 Test method for determination of total amine value, primary amine value, secondary amine value and tertiary amine value in fatty amines by alternating indicator method
• ASTM D237 Test method for acidity of formaldehyde solutions
• ASTM D29 Standard Specification for Centrifugally Cast "Fibreglass" (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe

ASTM D360-12 history

• 2019 ASTM D360-12(2019) Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes
• 2012 ASTM D360-12 Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes
• 1989 ASTM D360-89(2001) Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes
• 1989 ASTM D360-89(1996)e1 Standard Specification for Shellac Varnishes