1. Scope
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 (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E444 Guide to Descriptions of Scopes of Work Relating to Forensic Sciences for Questioned Document Area
E1422 Guide for Test Methods for Forensic Writing Ink Comparison
NIST Standards
NBSSpecialPub.440 Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names
Index Terms
forensic sciences; ink identification; questioned documents;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)
DOI: 10.1520/E1789-04
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
Citing ASTM Standards
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