1.1This practice is intended to serve as a guide to the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of cellulosics, emulsions, resin solutions, shellac, and varnishes.
1.2The standards referenced in the practice are as follows:
| Classification | Section | ASTM Standard |
| Cellulosics | 5.1 | D871 |
| D914 | ||
| D1347 | ||
| Emulsions | 5.2 | D2369 |
| Resin Solutions | 5.3 | D1259 |
| D1490 | ||
| Shellac | 5.4 | D29 |
| D1650 | ||
| Varnishes | 5.5 | D115 |
| D1644 |
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.