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Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the viscosity of Newtonian or near-Newtonian paints, varnishes, lacquers, and related liquid materials with the Ford-type efflux viscosity cup. If the material is non-Newtonian, that is, shear-thinning or thixotropic, Test Method D2196 should be used.
1.2 The values stated in SI units 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.
Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is useful for the determination of package and application viscosities of a number of paints and other coatings and in the thinning of these materials, but is limited to Newtonian or near-Newtonian liquids.
5.2 There are other types of apparatus for measuring viscosity in the laboratory that produce more accurate results.
Keywords
flow cup; Ford cup; viscometers—Ford;
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
06.01 (Paint -- Tests for Chemical, Physical, and Optical Properties; Appearance)
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87.040 (Paints and varnishes Including coating powders, paint coatings and protective paint systems)
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Document Number
ASTM-D1200-10(2014)
Revision Level
2010 R14 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Dec. 1, 2014
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
D01.24