This practice provides a standard procedure for comparing the color of leather tanned with different tanning extracts or mixtures of extracts or for monitoring the color consistency of tannery liquors.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers making color tests of all types of vegetable tanning extracts and of vegetable tanning materials to determine the color imparted to tanned skins.

1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units 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

D1517 Terminology Relating to Leather

D4901 Practice for Preparation of Solution of Liquid Vegetable Tannin Extracts

D4905 Practice for Preparation of Solution of Solid, Pasty and Powdered Vegetable Tannin Extracts

D6405 Practice for Extraction of Tannins from Raw and Spent Materials

ALCA Methods

Keywords

color test; sheepskin skiver test; tanning color test; vegetable tannin analysis; Color; Sheepskin skiver test; Tanning color test; Vegetable-tanned leather ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 59.140.10 (Processes and auxiliary materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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