ASTM D3720-90(2019) - 1.5.2019
 
Significance and Use

4.1 This test method is used by titanium dioxide pigment manufacturers and users for process control and product acceptance.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ratio of anatase to rutile in titanium dioxide pigments. The method is also applicable to pigment mixtures and pigmented coatings containing titanium dioxide.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D215-91(2002)

Standard Practice for the Chemical Analysis of White Linseed Oil Paints (Withdrawn 2005)

D2371-19

Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible Paints

D2698-05(2022)

Standard Test Method for Determination of the Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible Paints by High-Speed Centrifuging

D3925-02(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings