ASTM D3021-01(2006)

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Designation:D3021 −01(Reapproved2006)
StandardSpecification for
Phthalocyanine Green Pigments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3021; 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 pigment, and the strength, shall be within mutually agreed-
upon limits of a standard acceptable to both the purchaser and
1.1 This specification covers chlorinated and chlorinated-
the seller.
brominated copper phthalocyanine green pigments in dry
3.3 Oil Absorption—The oil absorption shall be between 90
powder form, for use in paints, printing inks, and related
and 110 % of that of a reference sample mutually agreed upon
products. A variety of commercial types are available to meet
between the purchaser and the seller.
the requirements of different end uses.
3.4 Reaction in Identification Tests—The pigment shall
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
show the same reaction in identification tests (5.5-5.8)asa
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
reference sample mutually agreed upon between the purchaser
standard.
and the seller.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Sampling
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Two samples shall be taken at random from different
D280 Test Methods for Hygroscopic Moisture (and Other
packages from each lot, batch, day’s pack, or other unit of
Matter Volatile Under the Test Conditions) in Pigments
production in a shipment. When no markings distinguishing
D281 Test Method for Oil Absorption of Pigments by
between units of production appear, samples shall be taken
Spatula Rub-out
from different packages in the ratio of two samples for each
D387 Test Method for Color and Strength of Chromatic
4545 kg or (10 000 lb), except that for shipments of less than
Pigments with a Mechanical Muller
1000 lb, two samples shall be taken. At the option of the
D1135 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Blue Pig-
purchaser, each sample may be tested or samples from the
ments
same production may be blended in equal quantities to form a
composite sample.
3. Composition and Properties
5. Test Methods
3.1 The pigments shall consist of the product known com-
mercially as phthalocyanine green, with or without phthalo-
5.1 Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appro-
cyanine blue or other ingredients incorporated during manu-
priate ASTM test methods. Test procedures not covered by
facture to improve or alter the properties of the pigment, but
ASTMtestmethodsshallbemutuallyagreeduponbetweenthe
free of any other coloring matter either organic or inorganic.
purchaser and the seller.
The pigment shall conform to the following requirements:
5.2 Moisture and Other Volatile Matter—Method A of Test
Moisture and other volatile matter, max, % 3.0
Methods D280.
Coloring matter other than phthalocyanines none
5.3 Mass Color and Tinting Strength—Test Method D387.
3.2 Mass Color and Character of Tint—The mass color, and
the character of the tint formed by mixture with a white
5.4 Oil Absorption—Test Method D281.
5.5 Identification:
5.5.1 To about 50 mg of the sample in a 50-mL beaker, add
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
30 mL of H SO (sp gr 1.84). Stir occasionally for 15 min,
2 4
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