ASTM D7047-12 - 1.8.2012
 
Significance and Use

4.1 The meaning of the test is related to the manufacturing and end use of the material, to determine characteristics of products.

 
1. Scope

1.1 Quantitative test method to determine the mucilloid content of plantago insularis (Ovata, Psyllium).

1.2 The purpose of this test method is to provide a means of evaluating the amount of mucilloid in a plantago insularis (Ovata, Psyllium).

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parenthesis are provided for information only.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6026-21

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Records in Geotechnical Data

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

D4753-25

Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing

D3740-23

Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).