Significance and Use
Color of material rubber is of importance in compounds where product color is determined by the color of the raw rubber.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a method of classifying the color of raw rubber according to a standard color scale.
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 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 (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D926 Test Method for Rubber Property--Plasticity and Recovery (Parallel Plate Method)
D1485 Practice for Rubber from Natural Sources--Sampling and Sample Preparation
D3182 Practice for Rubber--Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
D3767 Practice for Rubber--Measurement of Dimensions
Keywords
color; color index; comparator discs; Lovibond; natural rubber; Color--rubber; Raw rubber ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.040.10 (Latex and raw rubber)
DOI: 10.1520/D3157-05R10E01
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