This practice applies to production quality control and customer acceptance of regularly transmitting sheet materials such as tinted windows where visual color discrimination is critical.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice was developed to help its users critically judge the transmitted color appearance of transparent sheet materials. Its primary application is for colored flat glass and plastic materials.

1.2 This practice is not meant to be used to evaluate colors of curved, diffusing, self-luminous, or opaque materials.

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

Keywords

color; transparent material; Color; Colored flat glass; Flat glass; Plastic sheet and film; Transparent materials; Visual examination--color;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 17.180.20 (Colours and measurement of light); 81.040.30 (Glass products); 83.140.10 (Films and sheets)

Citing ASTM Standards

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