Our full service technical applications laboratory is the best resource Hall Technologies has to offer our customers and supplier partners. Customers take advantage of the lab and our experienced Laboratory Manager to determine starting-point formulations, application and performance testing, comparative analysis, and product recommendations.
We happily provide this service to our partners who may not have the time or resources to test products or replacement products.
For more information, please contact our chemist!
Our ASTM and ISO Chemical Testing Capabilities
| Chemical Testing | ASTM/ ISO | Type of Test |
|---|---|---|
| Calculation of Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates- Yellow index of coatings | ISO 7724, ASTM D 2244, E 308, and E 1164 | Appearance measurement; Color Measurement; Color Appearance Data Analysis |
| Gel Permeation Chromatography. Determine molecular weight of polymers, resins & rosins. | GPC | Other |
| Gloss. 20°, 60° & 85°, micro-TRI-gloss | ASTM D 523 | Appearance Measurement, Film Appearance Data Anyalysis |
| Opacity/Hiding Power | D344 | Apperance Measurement |
| Fineness of Grind | ASTM D 333 D 1210 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Wet film thickness | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing | |
| Dry film thickness | ASTM D 499 D 1400 D 7091 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| byko-test MPOR | ||
| Crosshatch Adhesion | ASTM D 3002 D 3359 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| König/Persoz Hardness | ASTM D4366 ISO 1522 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Pencil Hardness | ASTM D 3363 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Indentation Hardness | ISO 2815 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Buchholz | ||
| Density/Specific Gravity | B527, D153 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Weight per gallon | ASTM D 333 D 1475 D 2085 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Measuring Apparent pH | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing | |
| Brookfield RVDV-E | ASTM D2196 (Range: 2,000 to 20,000,000 centipoise) | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Brookfield KU-2 Consistency of Paint Measuring Krebs Units (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer | ASTM D562 Range: 40 to 141 Krebs units (KU) | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Brookfield CAP 2000+ | ASTM D4287, ISO 2884, BS 3900 (Range: 20 to 1,000,000 centipoise (ICI viscosity) ) | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| #2 Zahn | ASTM D816 D 1084 D 4212 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| #4 Ford | ASTM D 333 D 365 D 1200 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Direct & Reverse Impact | ASTM D 2794 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Flexibility by Conical Mandrel | ASTM D 522 D1737 ISO 6860 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Taber Abrasion | ASTM D 4060 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Sag Resistance | ASTM D 3730 D 4400 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Q-Fog Cyclic Corrosion Testing | ASTM B 117 Salt fog, ASTM G85.A5 Prohesion, ASTM B 368 CASS—Copper Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surface | D610 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints | D714 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| QUV Weathering Exposure | D4587 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Exterior Exposure Rack | St. Louis, MO 45 degree. South. | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Tensile & Elongation Testing | Instron, D2370 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Package Stability/Heat Stability | D 1849 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents | D543 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| No-Pick Up Time of Traffic Paint | D711 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish and Related Products on Test Panels | D823 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Evaluating Degree of Settling of Paint | D869 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Water Absorption 24 Hour/Equilibrium | D570 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion | D870 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT), Ferrous Materials | D1186 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Chemical Resistance (Household) | D1308 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Density of Liquid Coatings & Inks | D1475 | other |
| Color of Transparent Liquids | D1544 | Appearance Measurement, Color & Appearance Data Analysis |
| Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature | D1640 | Film Application |
| Epoxy Content of Epoxy Resins | D1652 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Dropping point determination | D6090 | other |
| Water Vapor Transmission of Organic Coating Films | D1653 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Corrosion Resistance | D1654 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Yellowing Index of Plastics | D1925 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape Adhesion | D2197 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Freeze/thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings | D2243 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity | D2247 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Volatile Content of Coatings | D2369 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |
| Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints | D2486 | Dry Coatings & Plastics |
| Flow and Leveling | D2801 | Liquid Paint & Coatings Testing |