FED. TEST METHOD STD. 141D
March 22, 2001
SECTION 9
ROUTINE AND REFEREE TESTING CONDITIONS
1. CONDITIONING AND TESTING
1.1 Routine testing. Unless otherwise specified in the product specification or test method,
perform all physical tests on coating materials or dried test films thereof at 21 to 32°C (70 to 90°F).
1.2 Referee testing. In case of dispute or disagreement between laboratories, and unless otherwise
specified, condition the coating, material or test film thereof in an atmosphere of 50 ± 4 percent
relative humidity and at a temperature of 23°C ± 1°C (73°F ± 2°F). It is intended that the laboratory
be maintained as closely as possible to 23°C (73°F) and a relative humidity of 50 percent. The
tolerances indicated are meant to cover variations from the specified conditions that may occur at
different locations in the room.
1.3 Time of conditions. Unless otherwise specified in the product specification or test method,
allow the coating material or test film thereof and the testing equipment to reach equilibrium and
then test at the conditions specified in 1.2.
1.4 Lighting and ventilating. Unless otherwise specified, lighting and ventilating conditions
should be those normally maintained in a room used for paint testing purposes.
CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Army - MR
Army - MR
Navy - SH
Air Force - 11
(Project 8010-0149)
Review activities:
Army - MI
Navy - AS, CG
Air Force - 03, 84, 99
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