ATS and EPA 24 Testing
The method was established in 1984, when the Environmental Protection Agency recognized the need for a uniform standard. This standard mainly focuses on volatile matter in products like paint, varnish, lacquer, adhesives, and other surface coatings.
ATS' Chemists and Lab Experts
Applicable Tests Provided by EPA 24
- Volatile Matter Content
- Total Water Content
- Density
- Total Solids Content
- Total Content Without Water
- Material VOC
Common EPA 24 Materials Tested:
- Paint
- Varnish
- Lacquer
- Other Surface Coatings
ASTM and EPA Method Testing
EPA 24 specifies multiple ASTM methods as required and acceptable processes in analyzing the following:
- Coatings
- Paints
- Adhesives
- Fragrances
- Unknown Liquids
Optimally, testing requires 200–300 mLs of sample. We are able to handle finished products or raw materials, materials that have special curing requirements can be adapted to the method. Testing the final product is typically encouraged, because the actual values may be different from the theoretical or calculated quantities when effected by all of the product’s ingredients.
ASTM Standard References
- ASTM D 1475-60, 80, 90
- ASTM D 2369-81, 87, 90, 92, 93 or 95
- ASTM D 3792- or 91
- ASTM D 4017-81, 90 or 96a
- ASTM 4457-85
- ASTM D 5403-93