ASTM D4899-99(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials-General
Standard Practice for Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials-General
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Vegetable tanning materials are natural products containing various substances of varying composition, concentration and quality.
3.2 The methods referenced are useful for analyzing and testing vegetable tanning materials for moisture, water-extractable substances, cold-soluble fractions, tannins, non-tannins, acidity, tanning properties, the color of tanned leather, and the presence or absence of certain admixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended for use in the chemical analysis of all vegetable tanning materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2020
- Technical Committee
- D31 - Leather
- Drafting Committee
- D31.01 - Vegetable Leather
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Refers
ASTM D6405-99(2009) - Standard Practice for Extraction of Tannins from Raw and Spent Materials - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Refers
ASTM D6403-99(2009) - Standard Test Method for Determining Moisture in Raw and Spent Materials - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Refers
ASTM D6406-99(2009) - Standard Test Method for Analysis of Sugar in Vegetable Tanning Materials - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
Overview
ASTM D4899-99(2020): Standard Practice for Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials-General provides comprehensive guidelines for the chemical analysis of vegetable tanning materials used primarily in the leather industry. Developed by ASTM Committee D31 on Leather, this standard outlines best practices to determine the composition, properties, and quality of naturally derived vegetable tannins and related materials. It aims to ensure accurate, consistent, and reproducible results for laboratories and facilities that analyze leather tanning agents.
This international standard aligns with the principles set out by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, ensuring global applicability and recognition.
Key Topics
The standard covers essential procedures and relevant referenced methods for analyzing vegetable tanning materials, specifically addressing:
- Moisture Content: Determining the amount of water present in raw or spent materials and extracts.
- Water-Extractable Substances: Identifying and quantifying components that dissolve in water.
- Cold-Soluble Fractions: Measuring portions of the material soluble at lower temperatures.
- Tannins and Non-Tannins: Distinguishing between active tanning substances (tannins) and other non-tannin compounds.
- Acidity: Assessing the pH and acid content relevant to tanning effectiveness.
- Tanning Properties: Evaluating how the material will interact during the leather tanning process.
- Color of Tanned Leather: Analyzing potential color outcomes when the tanning material is used.
- Admixtures: Detecting the presence or absence of supplementary or unwanted substances.
Compliance with proper laboratory procedures, such as maintaining consistent temperatures during measurement and using high-purity reagents, is also emphasized.
Applications
ASTM D4899-99(2020) is valuable across multiple points along the tanning material supply chain:
- Quality Control: Leather manufacturers and material suppliers use this standard to verify the quality and consistency of vegetable tanning agents.
- Product Development: R&D teams apply its methodologies to formulate new or improved vegetable tanning products.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps ensure products meet national and international requirements for chemical composition and safety.
- Third-Party Testing: Independent labs reference the practice to offer impartial and standardized analysis services.
- Environmental Assessments: Provides data necessary for evaluating the sustainability and ecological impact of tanning processes.
The standard is applicable to natural materials such as quebracho, mimosa, chestnut, and other barks, woods, or extracts traditionally used in vegetable tanning.
Related Standards
Several ASTM and ALCA standards are referenced within ASTM D4899-99(2020) to address specific analysis needs:
- ASTM D4900 - Lignosulfonates in tanning extracts
- ASTM D4901, D4902, D4903, D4904, D4905 - Solution preparation, evaporation, drying, and total solids testing
- ASTM D6401, D6402, D6403, D6404, D6405 - Analysis of non-tannins, soluble solids, moisture, sampling, and tannin extraction
- ASTM D6406, D6407, D6408, D6409, D6410 - Analysis of sugars, iron, copper, color, acidity, and tannery liquors
- ALCA Official Methods (A1, A5, A6, etc.) - Covering general analysis, moisture determination, solution preparation, and more.
- Federal Specification DD-V-582 - Glass volumetric apparatus requirements
For comprehensive vegetable tannin analysis, these documents should be reviewed in conjunction with ASTM D4899-99(2020).
Keywords: vegetable tanning materials, tannin analysis, ASTM D4899, chemical analysis, leather tanning, quality control, non-tannins, acidity, moisture content, standard laboratory practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D4899-99(2020) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials-General". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Vegetable tanning materials are natural products containing various substances of varying composition, concentration and quality. 3.2 The methods referenced are useful for analyzing and testing vegetable tanning materials for moisture, water-extractable substances, cold-soluble fractions, tannins, non-tannins, acidity, tanning properties, the color of tanned leather, and the presence or absence of certain admixtures. SCOPE 1.1 This practice is intended for use in the chemical analysis of all vegetable tanning materials. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Vegetable tanning materials are natural products containing various substances of varying composition, concentration and quality. 3.2 The methods referenced are useful for analyzing and testing vegetable tanning materials for moisture, water-extractable substances, cold-soluble fractions, tannins, non-tannins, acidity, tanning properties, the color of tanned leather, and the presence or absence of certain admixtures. SCOPE 1.1 This practice is intended for use in the chemical analysis of all vegetable tanning materials. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4899-99(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.10 - Processes and auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D4899-99(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D6402-99(2009), ASTM D4900-99(2009), ASTM D6408-99(2009), ASTM D6407-99(2009), ASTM D6405-99(2009), ASTM D6409-99(2009), ASTM D4903-99(2009), ASTM D6403-99(2009), ASTM D6401-99(2009), ASTM D6406-99(2009), ASTM D4901-99(2009), ASTM D4902-99(2009), ASTM D4905-99(2009), ASTM D4904-99(2009), ASTM D6404-99(2009). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4899 − 99 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials—General
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4899; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D6402 Test Method for Determining Soluble Solids and
Insolubles in Extracts of Vegetable Tanning Materials
1.1 This practice is intended for use in the chemical analysis
D6403 Test Method for Determining Moisture in Raw and
of all vegetable tanning materials.
Spent Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D6404 Practice for Sampling Vegetable Materials Contain-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
ing Tannin
standard.
D6405 Practice for Extraction of Tannins from Raw and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Spent Materials
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D6406 Test Method for Analysis of Sugar in Vegetable
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Tanning Materials
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D6407 Test Method for Analysis of Iron and Copper in
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Vegetable Tanning Materials
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
D6408 Test Method for Analysis of Tannery Liquors
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D6409 Practice for Color Tests with Sheepskin Skiver
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D6410 Test Method for Determining Acidity of Vegetable
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Tanning Liquors
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
2.2 ALCA Methods:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A1 Analysis of Vegetable Tanning Materials—General
A5 Extraction of Raw and Spent Materials
2. Referenced Documents
A6 Moisture in Raw and Spent Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A10 Preparation of Solution of Liquid Extracts
D4900 Test Method for Lignosulfonates (Sulfite Cellulose)
A11 Preparation of Solution of Solid, Pasty, and Powdered
in Tanning Extracts
Extracts
D4901 Practice for Preparation of Solution of Liquid Veg-
A12 Cooling of Analytical Solutions
etable Tannin Extracts 3
A13 Evaporation and Drying of Analytical Solutions
D4902 Test Method for Evaporation and Drying of Analyti-
A20 Total Solids and Water
cal Solutions 3
A21 Soluble Solids and Insolubles
D4903 Test Method for Total Solids and Water in Vegetable
A22 Non-Tannins and Tannin
Tanning Material Extracts 3
A25 Analysis of Tannery Liquors
D4904 Practice for Cooling of Analytical Solutions
A30 Sugar in Tanning Materials
D4905 Practice for Preparation of Solution of Solid, Pasty 3
A31 Copper and Iron in Tanning Materials
and Powdered Vegetable Tannin Extracts
A40 Color Tests with Sheepskin Skiver
D6401 Test Method for Determining Non-Tannins and Tan- 3
A50 Lignosulfates (Sulfite Cellulose)
nin in Extracts of Vegetable Tanning Materials
A60 Official Certification
J10 Sampling of Vegetable Materials Containing Tannin
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D31 on Leather and
2.3 Federal Specification
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.01 on Vegetable Leather. This
DD-V-582 Volumetric Apparatus, Glass
practice has been adapted from and is a replacement for Method A1 of the Official
Methods of the American Leather Chemists Association.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published December 2020. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D4899–99 (2016).
DOI: 10.1520/D4899-99R20. Official Methods of the American Leather Chemists Association. Available
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or fromtheAmericanLeatherChemistsAssociation(ALCA),Universityof
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