>ASTM Standards>87>87.040>ASTM D5590-17R21 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay
Released: 01.11.2021
ASTM D5590-17R21
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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Standard number:
ASTM D5590-17R21
Released:
01.11.2021
Status:
Active
Pages:
4
Section:
06.01
Keywords:
agar plate assay; fungal resistance; fungi; mildew; mold;
ASTM number:
ASTM D5590
Supersedes:
D5590-17
DESCRIPTION
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.
1.3This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.