ASTM E1789

1.1 This guide covers assisting forensic examiners in identifying writing inks. Included in this analysis scheme are the necessary tools and techniques which have been successfully utilized to reach conclusions as to the common or different origin of two samples of ink.

1.2 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

ASTM Standards
E1422 Guide for Test Methods for Forensic Writing Ink Comparison
E444 Guide to Descriptions of Scopes of Work Relating to Forensic Sciences for Questioned Document Area
NIST Standards
NBS Special Pub. 440 Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names

Index Terms

forensic sciences; ink identification; questioned documents; ICS Number Code 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)

Citing ASTM Standards

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