1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the color of transparent liquids by means of comparison with arbitrarily numbered glass standards.
1.2 Users of this method should have normal color vision.
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 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 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 D1544-04(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D1545 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble Time Method
ASTM D6166 Standard Test Method for Color of Naval Stores and Related Products (Instrumental Determination of Gardner Color)
ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
ASTM D1544-04(2018) history
2023ASTM D1544-04(2023) Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
2018ASTM D1544-04(2018) Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
2004ASTM D1544-04(2010) Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
2004ASTM D1544-04 Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
1998ASTM D1544-98 Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)