ASTM-D5590 › Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated method for determining the relative resistance of two or more paints or coating films to fungal growth.
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.
Keywords
agar plate assay; fungi; fungal resistance; mildew; mold; ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
06.01 (Paint -- Tests for Chemical, Physical, and Optical Properties; Appearance)
To find similar documents by classification:
87.040 (Paints and varnishes Including coating powders, paint coatings and protective paint systems)
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Document Number
ASTM-D5590-17R21
Revision Level
2017 R21 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Nov. 25, 2021
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
D01.28