D561-82 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📜 Scope and Classification

ASTM D561-82 (Reapproved 2020) provides the standard specification for carbon black pigment used in the manufacture of protective and decorative coatings. The pigment is classified into two types based on raw materials: Type I (burning natural gas) and Type II (burning oil). The material must be free of adulterants and supplied as either a powder or dustless pellets.

All values within the standard are expressed in SI units, with imperial