ASTM F1721-96

ASTM F1721-96 - 1.1.1996

1. Scope

1.1 These practices cover the evaluation of the effect of various solvents, light, heat, and humidity on direct thermal imaging products.

1.2 These practices may be used to evaluate the performance of thermal products coated on paper, film, or other substrate for specific applications.

1.3 These practices may be used for manufacturing control, development, and research.

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

F1320-01	Standard Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Paper Employing a Facsimile Thermal Printer as a Test Instrument
D2244-23	Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
F767-98	Standard Test Method for Image Stability of Chemical Carbonless Paper to Light
F1405-08	Standard Test Method for Determining the Dynamic Thermal Response of Direct Thermal Imaging Products—Atlantek Method
F1444-00	Standard Test Method for Determining Dynamic Thermal Response of Direct Thermal Paper-Label Printer Method
ANSI/CGATS 4-1993	Graphic TechnologyGraphic Arts Reflection Densitometry MeasurementsTerminology, Equations, Image Elements and Procedures Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.