This specification covers three types of zinc dust, for use as a pigment in paints. The pigments shall consist substantially of metallic zinc and shall conform to the requirements for composition prescribed. The total and metallic zinc shall be shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Lead, cadmium, and iron shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Oily or fatty matter, or both shall, and the coarse particle shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers three types of zinc dust, for use as a pigment in paints.

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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Keywords

pigment; zinc; Paint pigments--specifications; Zinc pigments--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders)

Citing ASTM Standards

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