ASTM D589-97(2007)
Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15&176; Diffuse Illuminant A, 89 % Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)

Standard No.

ASTM D589-97(2007)

Release Date

1997

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2010-02

Latest

ASTM D589-97(2007)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the opacity of paper.

1.2 Two different types of "white" backing are specified, leading to two different opacity values, in accordance with Section .

1.3 This test method employs 15 diffuse geometry, Illuminant A/2 and 89 % reflectance backing or paper backing. For the measurement of opacity with d/0 geometry, Illuminant C/2 and paper backing (see TAPPI T 519).

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D589-97(2007) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1968 Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D585 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
• ASTM D646 Standard Test Method for Grammage of Paper and Paperboard (Mass Per Unit Area)
• ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
• ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process*， 2000-10-10 Update
• ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System*， 1999-04-19 Update

ASTM D589-97(2007) history

• 1997 ASTM D589-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15&176; Diffuse Illuminant A, 89 % Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)
• 1997 ASTM D589-97(2002) Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15176;Diffuse Illuminant A, 89% Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)
• 1997 ASTM D589-97 Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15176;Diffuse Illuminant A, 89% Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)