Meaning and Purpose
5.1 The values provided by this test method can be used to specify and control the consistency of paints such as consumer goods or trade marketed products.

ASTM D562-01-2018 Test Method for Determining Paint Consistency with Stormer Visvisometer

Scope of
1.1 The test method covers the measurement of Krebus unit (KU) viscosity to assess the consistency of paints and associated coatings using a Stormer type visvisometer.

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.