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P19.6

Evaporation Rate — Standardized Film Method

Procedure 27 of 40 · Chapter 19 · §19.3.1

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Evaporation time (s)Non-volatile residue (μg/cm²)Interpretation
Very rapid dry; may flash-dry, causing non-uniform film
15 – 3020 – 50Optimal range: rapid drying with minimal residue
30 – 6050 – 100Acceptable but slower; may show faint haze under strong light
Poor; visible residue likely; reformulate to reduce surfactant or increase solvent