1. Scope

1.1 These practices describe laboratory procedures for preparing an oil-based ink resin solution in a high-boiling solvent using four pieces of lab equipment (1) a hot oil bath (Sections 6 to 11) (2) a stirrer/hot plate (Sections 12 to 16) (3) an industrial blender (Sections 17 to 22), and (4) a hot air gun (Sections 23 to 27). ASTM Subcommittee D01.37 recommends using hot oil bath procedure (Practice D 5597) where possible.

1.2 These practices use laboratory equipment generally available in a normal, well-equipped laboratory.

1.3 One or several of these practices allows for rapid resin solution preparation (under 30 min, typical) can regulate the maximum temperature, can be done under an inert atmosphere, and can prevent the random solvent loss during preparation.

1.4 these procedures are for use with ink resins intended mainly for oil-based offset and letter press inks. The type of resins are typically, but not limited to C9 aromatic hydrocarbon resins, modified dicyclopentadiene resins, rosin pentaerythritol or glycerine esters, phenolic modified rosin esters, maleic anhydride modified rosin esters, and naturally occurring resins such as gilsonite.

1.5 The typical high boiling solvents to be used include C12 to C16 petroleum distillates, 2,2,4 trimethyl 1,3 pentanediol di-isobutyrate, alkali refined linseed oil, tridecyl alcohol, or combinations of the above.

1.6 To avoid fire or injury, or both, to the operator, these practices should not be used with low flash point solvents such as toluene or xylene. The minimum flash point of the solvents used should be 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) as determined by Test Method D 56.

Note 1- Precaution - Users of this practice should be aware that the flash point of many solvents used for this test (as defined in Test Methods D 56 and D 1310) is exceeded in the heating cycle of this test method. Take safety precautions since there is the potential for vapor ignition. Do the methods outlined in a shielded exhaust hood, where there is access to a fire extinguisher if needed.

1.7 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 specific hazard statement, see Note 6.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

D1310 Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus

D1725 Practice for Preparing Resin Solutions for Viscosity Measurement by Bubble Time Method

D5062 Test Method for Resin Solution Dilutability by Volumetric/Gravimetric Determination

D5597 Practice for Preparation of Oil-Based Ink Resin Solutions Using a Hot Oil Bath

E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples

Keywords

cold cut; compatibility; dissolution; incompatible; precipitation temperature; solution;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)

DOI: 10.1520/D5958-99

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