1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of pigments. NOTE 1—Test methods for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this guide.
1.2 The standards included are as follows: Standard Section ASTM Designation Inert or low hiding pigments
4.1 D280 White pigments
4.2 D280 Black pigments
4.3 D280 D1509 Aluminum and zinc pigments
4.4 D280 D480 Blue pigments
4.5 D280 D1135 Green pigments
4.6 D280 Yellow, orange, brown pigments
4.7 D280 D3724 Red pigments
4.8 D280 Miscellaneous
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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 D4139-04(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1135 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Blue Pigments
ASTM D1509 Standard Test Methods for Carbon Blackmdash;Heating Loss
ASTM D280 Standard Test Methods for Hygroscopic Moisture (and Other Matter Volatile Under the Test Conditions) in Pigments
ASTM D3724 Standard Specification for Synthetic Brown Iron Oxide Pigment
ASTM D480 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing of Flaked Aluminum Powders and Pastes
ASTM D4139-04(2020) history
2020ASTM D4139-04(2020) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Pigments
2004ASTM D4139-04(2014) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Pigments
2004ASTM D4139-04(2009) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Pigments
2004ASTM D4139-04 Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Pigments
1982ASTM D4139-82(1999) Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Pigments