1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the pigments commercially known as "zinc white" or zinc oxide. The pigments may be purchased in the dry form or as a paste in oil. Note 1Zinc oxides are used in many industries. For additional information, see Classification D 4295 and Test Methods D 4315 for descriptions of zinc oxide use in rubber compounding.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents
D1483 Test Method for Oil Absorption of Pigments by Gardner-Coleman Method
D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments
D2745 Test Method for Relative Tinting Strength of White Pigments by Reflectance Measurements
D280 Test Methods for Hygroscopic Moisture (and Other Matter Volatile Under the Test Conditions) in Pigments
D281 Test Method for Oil Absorption of Pigments by Spatula Rub-out
D3280 Test Methods for Analysis of White Zinc Pigments
D332 Test Method for Relative Tinting Strength of White Pigments by Visual Observation
D4295 Classification for Rubber Compounding Materials-Zinc Oxide
D4315 Test Methods for Rubber Compounding Material-Zinc Oxide
E20 Practice for Particle Size Analysis of Particulate Substances in the Range of .2 to 7.5 m by Optical Microscopy
Index Terms
American process; French process; mildew protection; ultraviolet absorption; zinc oxide; zinc white; ICS Number Code 87.060.10
Citing ASTM Standards
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