4.1?This test method is used to determine the quantity of iron and copper present in vegetable tanning materials or vegetable tannin extracts prepared using Practices D4901, D6404, or D6405.

4.2?Because of the possibility of errors in this test method it is essential that the method be followed exactly in order to obtain reproducible results both among specimens within a laboratory and for analyses between laboratories.

1.1?This test method is intended for use in determining iron and copper content in vegetable tanning materials. This test method is applicable to liquid, solid, pasty and powdered extracts, to raw and spent materials, and to tannery liquors.

1.2?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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.