ASTM D1135-86(2020) - 1.6.2020
 
Significance and Use

3.1 These test methods are suitable for determining if impurities are present and establishing that the required pigments are present. These test methods may be used for manufacturing quality control.

 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical analysis of blue pigments known commercially as iron blue, copper phthalocyanine blue, and ultramarine blue.

1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

 

Sections

 

IRON BLUE PIGMENTS

 

Identification

6

Moisture by the Brabender Moisture Tester

7 and 8

Moisture by Toluene Distillation

9

Water-Soluble Matter by Extraction

10

Water-Soluble Salts by Electrical Conductivity

11

Detection of Acid-Insoluble Extenders

12 and 13

Detection of Acid-Soluble Extenders

14 to 17

Detection of Organic Colors and Lakes

18

 

COPPER PHTHALOCYANINE BLUE PIGMENTS

 

Identification

19

Moisture and Other Volatile Matter

20

Detection of Basic Dye Derivatives

21

Detection of Other Organic Coloring Matter

22

Detection of Ultramarine Blue

23

Detection of Iron Blue

24

 

ULTRAMARINE BLUE

 

Identification

25

Moisture and Other Volatile Matter

26

Water-Soluble Matter

27

Detection of Basic Dye Derivatives

28

Detection of Other Organic Coloring Matter

29

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

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

1.5 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

E11-22

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

D280-01(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Hygroscopic Moisture (and Other Matter Volatile Under the Test Conditions) in Pigments

D1208-96(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Common Properties of Certain Pigments

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D2448-85(2019)

Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Salts in Pigments by Measuring the Specific Resistance of the Leachate of the Pigment