Category ASTM Standards

📐 Scope and Composition Requirements ASTM D3721 – 05 (Reapproved 2019) specifies the requirements for synthetic red iron oxide pigment intended for use in paints and coatings. This standard is directly under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01. The pigment…

📜 Scope and Specifications This specification covers dry and wet ground naturally occurring iron oxide, dry and wet ground calcined naturally occurring iron oxide, and mixtures of these with synthetic iron oxides. These pigments are suitable for use in paints,…

📋 Classification and Types of Flexible Treated Sleeving ASTM D372-00 defines seven types of flexible treated sleeving for electrical insulation based on base fiber material and temperature index. These tubular products are made from woven textile fibers impregnated or coated…

🧪 Scope and Summary of Test Method ASTM D3720‑90 (Reapproved 2019) establishes a standardized X‑ray diffraction (XRD) procedure for determining the ratio of anatase to rutile phases in titanium dioxide pigments. The method is applicable to single pigments, pigment mixtures,…

ASTM D3718-85a (Reapproved 2022) specifies a standard test method for determining low concentrations of chromium in paint by atomic absorption spectroscopy. This method is applicable for chromium content in the range of 0.005% to 1.0% in the solids of liquid…

ASTM D3719-00 establishes a standardized instrumental method for quantifying the degree of dirt collection on exposed coated exterior panels. The protocol relies on measuring color changes—specifically the reduction in lightness (L*) over a defined exposure period. This article provides a…

ASTM D3716-14 (Reapproved 2020) provides standardized test methods for evaluating emulsion polymers used as the primary film-forming component in water-based floor polishes. These methods are designed to help formulators and quality control laboratories assess the consistency and basic properties of…

ASTM D3717-85a provides a standardized method for determining low concentrations of antimony in paint by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The method is applicable for antimony levels from 50 to 200 ppm (mg/kg) in solids of liquid coatings or dried films. This…

📐 Scope and Applicability of D3712-18 The ASTM D3712-18 standard, formally designated as a joint ASTM-IP standard (369/(95)), provides a comprehensive liquid chromatography method for the analysis of oil-soluble sulfonates. This test method is applicable to both refined and crude…

📐 Scope and Application This practice, designated D3715/D3715M, establishes uniform quality assurance provisions for pressure‑sensitive tapes. It provides sampling plans and procedures for acceptance inspection specifically for cases where an upper or lower specification limit is given. The practice does…

🔬 Overview and Scope of the Standard Test Method ASTM D3710 – 95 (Reapproved 2009), formally known as “Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography”, defines the gas chromatography distillation (GCD) method…

📐 Scope and Summary of ASTM D3711 ASTM D3711 – 95 (Reapproved 2009), formally titled the Standard Test Method for Deposition Tendencies of Liquids in Thin Films and Vapors, establishes a methodology to determine the propensity of petroleum-based and synthetic…