This test standard comprises of five climate modifications to the basic ASTM B117 salt spray test. These five modifications are known by the following annexes and descriptions:
ASTM G85 annex A1 – acetic acid salt spray test, continuous
This test is also referred to as an ASS test.ASTM G85 annex A2 – cyclic acidified salt spray test
This test is also referred to as a MASTMAASIS test.ASTM G85 annex A3 – seawater acidified test, cyclic
This test is also referred to as a SWAAT test.ASTM G85 annex A4 – Sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) salt spray test, cyclic
This test is also referred to as an SO 2 test.ASTM G85 annex A5 – dilute electrolyte cyclic fog /dry test
This test is also referred to as a PROHESION test.
