Designation: D3359 - 09e2 INTERNATIONAL Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3359: the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (s) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense. l NoTE—Footnote 5 and 5.2 were corrected editorially in June 2010. 2 NoTE—Footnote 5 and 5.2 were corrected editorially and moved into Note 4 in 5.3 in July 2010. 1. Scope* 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the only. adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and 1.7 This standard does not purport to address the safety removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film. concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility NoTE 1This test method has been reported being used to measure of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and adhesion of organic coatings on soft substrates (for example, wood and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory plastic). Issues with plastic substrates are noted in Appendix X1. A similal limitations prior to use. test method, ISO 2409, permits tests on soft substrates (for example, wood and plaster). Precision and bias data on the later is lacking. Test Methods 2. Referenced Documents D3359 was developed with metal as the substrate and, in the absence of 2.1 ASTM Standards:2 supporting precision and bias data, is so limited. D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels 1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job sites for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and while Test Method B is more suitable for use in the laboratory. Related Coating Products Also, Test Method B is not considered suitable for films thicker D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness than 5 mils (125μm). of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels Nore 2Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive- Test Method B can be used for thicker films if wider spaced cuts are Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica- employed. tions 1.3 These test methods are used to establish whether the D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and adhesion of a coating to a substrate is at a generally adequate Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting level. They do not distinguish between higher levels of D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measure- Steel Surfaces for Painting3 ment are required D2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coat- ings NoTE 3-It should be recognized that differences in adherability of the D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of coating surface can affect the results obtained with coatings having the same inherent adhesion. Pressure-Sensitive Tape D3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning and 1.4 This test method is similar in content (but not techni- Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials cally equivalent) to ISO 2409. D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic 1.5 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur be- Coatings by the Taber Abraser tween coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate is not determined. 1 These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee DO1 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct 2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, o responsibility of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Appl