Meaning and Purpose
3.1 Paint may over-settle if improperly formulated or processed. Oversettled paint is difficult to reintegrate into the paint system, resulting in time delays or valuable pigment remaining in the drum. This test method attempts to assess the extent of settlement caused by the accelerated test method D1309. The combination of this very subjective method of assessment with the variables of the test method D1309 raises questions about the usefulness of the results for code compliance.

ASTM D 869-2021 Evaluation of Coating Settlement

Scope of
1.1 The test method includes determining the degree of pigment suspension and the ease of remixing shelving aged paint samples to a homogeneous state suitable for the intended use.

1.2 Values expressed in SI units shall be regarded as standards. The values given in parentheses are for reference only.

1.3 This standard is not intended to address all safety issues, 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

1.4 This international Standard has been developed in accordance with the internationally recognized standardization principles established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guidelines and Recommendations issued by the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade of the World Trade Organization.