Significance and Use
This test method may indicate the presence of lead salts in leather. Lead salts may be found in pigments used in leather manufacture.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers qualitatively determining the presence of lead salts in leather.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
Federal Standard
FederalTestStandardN Method6551 Lead Salts, Presence of Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Keywords
lead; lead chromate; lead salts; leather ; Epsom salt; Lead chromate; Lead metals/alloys; Lead salts; Leather; Magnesium sulfate
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.140.30 (Leather and furs)
DOI: 10.1520/D6018-96R12
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