ASTM D6053-14
Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound 40;VOC41; Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes

Standard No.

ASTM D6053-14

Release Date

2014

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6053-14(2018)

Latest

ASTM D6053-14(2018)

Scope

4.1 This test method determines the volatile organic content of an electrical insulating varnish. It utilizes a procedure where dishes containing a known amount of varnish are baked and the amount of volatile organic compound is measured. Calculations are performed to express this in g/L or lb/gal. This test method is applicable to all types of varnishes. However, waterborne varnishes while baked under the same conditions need to have water content determined and calculations performed in accordance with Practice D3960.

4.1.1 During the cure of electrical insulating varnishes some organic material is volatilized. A determination of the amount that is volatilized is useful for estimating the amount of cured varnish on electrical units and volatile organic emissions from a manufacturing facility.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of volatile organic compounds emitted during cure of electrical insulating varnishes.

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

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. See Section 7 for specific precautions.

ASTM D6053-14 Referenced Document

• ASTM D115 Standard Test Methods for Testing Solvent Containing Varnishes Used for Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D1711 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• ASTM D3960 Standard Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings
• ASTM D4733 Standard Test Methods for Solventless Electrical Insulating Varnishes
• ASTM D5423 Standard Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D6053-14 history

• 2018 ASTM D6053-14(2018) Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
• 2014 ASTM D6053-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound 40;VOC41; Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
• 2008 ASTM D6053-08 Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
• 2003 ASTM D6053-03 Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
• 2000 ASTM D6053-00 Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Electrical Insulating Varnishes