ASTM D0561-82R20
Standard Specification for Carbon Black Pigment for Paint
| Standard number: | ASTM D0561-82R20 |
| Released: | 01.06.2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Section: | 06.03 |
| Keywords: | carbon black; natural gas; oil; pigment; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM D561 |
| Supersedes: | D0561-82R14 |
This specification covers the pigment commercially known as carbon black, which is suitable for use in the manufacture of protective or decorative coatings. The pigment shall be made by burning natural gas or oil in such a manner as to form a deposit of carbon. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the following test methods: solvent extractable material; color and tinting strength; carbon black–ash content; heating loss; and sieve residue.
1.1 This specification covers the pigment commercially known as carbon black, which is suitable for use in the manufacture of protective or decorative coatings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.