This specification covers four grades of red pigment commercially known as red lead. The pigment may be purchased in the dry form or as a paste in oil. Chemical analysis and coarse particle shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Pigment, linseed oil, and moisture and other volatile matter in paste in oil shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers four grades of red pigment commercially known as red lead. The pigment may be purchased in the dry form or as a paste in oil.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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

ead oxide; lead tetra oxide; pigment; red lead; Anti-corrosion pigments--red lead; Paint pigments--specifications; Red pigments;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders)

Citing ASTM Standards

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