ASTM D4139-82(1999) - 10.5.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of the proper ASTM test method for determining the volatile and nonvolatile content of pigments.

Note-Test methods for determining the composition of the volatile fraction are not covered by this guide.

1.2 The standards included are as follows:

Standard Section ASTM Designation Inert or low hiding pigments 4.1 D 280 White pigments 4.2 D 280 Black pigments 4.3 D 280 D 1509 Aluminum and zinc pigments 4.4 D 280 D 480 Blue pigments 4.5 D 280 D 1135 Green pigments 4.6 D 280 Yellow, orange, brown pigments 4.7 D 280 D 3724 D 763 Red pigments 4.8 D 280 Miscellaneous 4.9
 
2. Referenced Documents

D1135-86(2020)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Blue Pigments

D480-88(2020)

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing of Flaked Aluminum Powders and Pastes

D280-01(2023)

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

D1509-24

Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black—Heating Loss

D3724-01(2025)

Standard Specification for Synthetic Brown Iron Oxide Pigment