1.1 This specification covers the pigments commercially known as zinc yellow (zinc chromate).
1.2 Two types are included:
1.2.1 Type I—High-purity, low sulfate and chloride content.
1.2.2 Type II—Regular grade.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 D478-02(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D185 Standard Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments, Pastes, and Paints
ASTM D387 Standard Test Method for Color and Strength of Chromatic Pigments with a Mechanical Muller*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D444 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Yellow Pigment (Zinc Chromate Yellow)*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM D478-02(2019) history
2019ASTM D478-02(2019) Standard Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chromate) Pigments
2002ASTM D478-02(2012) Standard Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chromate) Pigments
2002ASTM D478-02(2006) Standard Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chromate) Pigments
2002ASTM D478-02 Standard Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chromate) Pigments
1986ASTM D478-86(1997) Standard Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chromate) Pigments