ASTM D5067-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D5067-99 Standard Specification for Artists' Watercolor Paints
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ASTM D5067
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for composition, physical properties, performance, and labeling of artists' watercolor paints.
1.2 This specification covers pigments, vehicles, and additives. Requirements are included for pigment identification, lightfastness, and consistency.
1.3 Table 1 lists some pigments meeting the lightfastness requirements in this specification. In order to identify other pigments that meet these requirements, instructions are given for test specimen preparation. Test methods for determining relative lightfastness are referenced.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments
D1210 Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage
D4236 Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards
D4303 Test Methods for Lightfastness of Colorants Used in Artists Materials
E284 Terminology of Appearance
Keywords
lightfastness; quality requirements; specimen preparation; watercolors; Artists' materials/applications--specifications; Paint materials/applications--specifications; Watercolor paint;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes)
DOI: 10.1520/D5067-99
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