1.1 This test method covers the determination of the minimum temperature at which emulsion vehicles coalesce to form continuous films. The term “emulsion” in this test method includes latex vehicles.
1.2 This test method is limited to emulsions having minimum film formation temperatures below 90°C.
3.1Â The satisfactory film integrity of emulsion coatings requires that as the aqueous phase evaporates the resinous portion of the vehicle coalesces into a continuous film. Low temperature impairs the fluidity of the resin particle and thereby their ability to coalesce. Vehicles that can withstand low temperatures are therefore required, and MFFT is an important quality feature of emulsion vehicles.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | D2354 |
| Publication Date | July 1, 2010 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Revision Level | 10e1 |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | D01.33 |