Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the
English and domestic language, the English language shall take
precedence.
Purpose. This standard describes test
procedures to evaluate and compare the effect of purge (paint
flushing) solvents on sensitive components used in paint delivery
and application equipment. Different ingredients in purge solvents
can affect plastics differently. Plastic components used in paint
applicator equipment may swell or contract differently with a
change in purge materials.
Applicability. This test procedure is one of
the testing requirements for equipment compatibility with
solventborne purge solvents, waterborne purge solvents, and
equipment cleaners covered under standards 9984037, 9984304,
9984482, and 9984488.
Remarks. Solventborne purges, waterborne
purges, and equipment cleaners subject to this test procedure are
described as product or products in this test procedure.