Standard Test Methods for
Ash Content of Adhesives1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5040; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of the last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of the last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover procedures used in determining the ash content of adhesives. This standard is intended as a
replacement for Method 4032.1 of the Federal Test Method
Standard 175B, “Adhesives: Methods of Testing.’’
1.2 Two test methods are used:
1.2.1 Test Method A is used for a starch adhesive or other
type glue, where there is no danger from the non-volatile
content forming a rubbery mass when ignited.
1.2.2 Test Method B employs nitric acid to avoid the
non-volatile residue being transformed into a viscous foam
when ignited.
1.3 These methods are not applicable to adhesives containing decomposable salts such as zinc chloride.
1.4 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. For a specific
hazard statement, see 9.2.3.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 301 Test Methods for Soluble Cellulose Nitrate2
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives3
D 2415 Test Method for Ash in Coal Tars and Pitches4
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions of terms in this standard may
be found in Terminology D 907.
4. Summary of Test Methods
4.1 Ash content of adhesive materials is determined by
heating a sample of the material to remove all of the volatile
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