ASTMD4287

oossible to adequately depict all chanof the standard as published by ASTM iso be coidered the offcial documenDesignation:D 4287-9400NTERNATIONALStandard Test Method forHigh-Shear Viscosity Using -the IGl a Cone/Plate Viscometer1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4287;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon (e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the viscosity of paints,varnishes,and related products at a rate of shear of12000s11.2 Paints and varnishes that dry very rapidly may not give reproducible results with this test method.Measurements made atelevated temperatures may also give poor precision due to loss of volatiles and to drying.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concers,if any.associated with its use.It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee DT DOl on Paint and Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.24 on Physical Properties of Liquid Paints and Paint Materials.Current edition approved-Sept594Publshed November99410,2000.Published January 2001.Originally published as D4287-83.Last previous editionD4287-8894.Copyright ASTM Intemational,100 Bar Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.1