Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Transfer Efficiency Under Production
Conditions for Spray Application of Automotive Paints—
Weight Basis1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5066; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method provides procedures for the determination
of the transfer efficiency (using a weight method) under
production conditions for in-plant spray application of automotive paints as outlined in Section 18 of EPA 450/3-88-018.
1.2 The transfer efficiency is calculated from the weight of
the paint solids were sprayed and deposited on the painted part.
The recommended approach involves painting the part directly.
Also described is an alternative approach for painting parts
covered with aluminum foil.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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. Specific hazard
statements are given in 10.1.8.1.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
and Related Products2
D 2369 Test Methods for Volatile Content of Coatings2
2.2 USEPA/MVMA (Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association) Standards:
EPA 450/3-88-018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic
Compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light Duty
Truck Topcoat Operations,3
EPA Federal Reference Method 24—Determination of
Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume
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