AEROTEST® MEK Cure Tester
Non-destructive coating inspection test.
AEROTEST® MEK Cure Tester is a non-destructive inspection test designed to provide a fast and reliable method for testing in accordance with ASTM D5402 “Practice for Assessing the Solvent Resistance of Organic Coatings Using Solvent Rubs” and ASTM D 4752 “Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate (Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primer by Solvent Rub”.
This test kit can be used in the laboratory, in the field, or in the fabricating shop.
Pack Size: 400 ml (Pack of 12)
Features & Benefits
- Non-destructive coating inspection test
- Complies with ASTM D5402 and ASTM D4752 testing practices
- Fast and reliable assessment of solvent resistance
- Suitable for laboratory, field, and fabrication shop use
- Supplied in an easy-to-use aerosol format
Intended Uses
AEROTEST® MEK Cure Test is used to evaluate the solvent resistance of coatings that chemically change during the curing process. Coatings such as epoxies, vinyl esters, polyesters, alkyds, and urethanes become increasingly solvent resistant as they cure and must reach specific resistance levels before top coating or being placed into service.
The test involves rubbing the coated surface with a cloth saturated with the appropriate solvent to determine whether the required resistance level has been achieved. While solvent resistance alone does not indicate full cure, it provides a valuable quality control indicator. Factors such as temperature, film thickness, air movement, and humidity can influence test results, and coating manufacturers may specify the solvent type, number of double rubs, and acceptance criteria.
Typical uses include:
- Assessing cure levels of industrial coatings
- Verifying solvent resistance prior to top coating
- Quality control during coating application
- Compliance testing to ASTM coating standards
