1.1 This standard is published with the following objectives:
1.2 To establish standard color codes for the Zinc Die Casting and Foundry industry, and
1.3 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B908-22 Referenced Document
ASTM B240 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
ASTM B275 Standard Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
ASTM B327 Standard Specification for Master Alloys Used in Making Zinc Die Casting Alloys
ASTM B792 Standard Specification for Zinc Alloys in Ingot Form for Slush Casting
ASTM B793 Standard Specification for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot for Sheet Metal Forming Dies and Plastic Injection Molds
ASTM B899 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
ASTM B952 Standard Specification for Zinc Alloys in Ingot Form for Spin Casting*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM B989 Standard Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)