ASTM D2868-96
Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather

Standard No.

ASTM D2868-96

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2868-96(2001)

Latest

ASTM D2868-17

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the nitrogen content of all types of leather. The nitrogen content is used to calculate the hide substance (protein fiber) content of leather.

Note 18212;This test method is essentially a composite of Method 6441 of Federal Test Method Standard No. 311 and Method B 5 of the American Leather Chemists Association.

1.2 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 D2868-96 history

• 2017 ASTM D2868-17 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather, Wet Blue and Wet White
• 2010 ASTM D2868-10(2015) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather, Wet Blue and Wet White
• 2010 ASTM D2868-10 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather
• 2007 ASTM D2868-07 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather
• 1996 ASTM D2868-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather
• 1996 ASTM D2868-96 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content of Leather