abstraction

The code specifies requirements for the composition, physical properties, performance and labeling of artists’ oils, resin oils and alkyd resin coatings. The specification covers pigments, carriers and additives. Requirements for pigment identification, light resistance, consistency and drying time are included. The different labeling requirements for artists’ oil paints, resin oils and alkyd coatings are described in detail. The quality assurance methods of artist’s oil paint and artist’s resin oil paint are introduced in detail. The quality assurance method of artist’s alkyd paint is introduced. Coatings should be tested for light resistance to meet specified requirements. The lightfastness class shall be specified as meeting the specified requirements.

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ASTM D432-14 Standard Specification for Artist’s Oils, Resin Oils, and alkyd Coatings

Meaning and use

4.1 This specification sets out quality requirements and provides a basis for consensus among producers, distributors and users.

4.2 Not all compliant coatings are the same in all respects, nor are they uniform. Changes in manufacturing (not covered by this specification) may cause some artists to prefer one brand over another, either of which may be accepted under this specification.

Step 1: Scope

1.1 This Code specifies the composition, physical properties, performance and labeling requirements for artists’ oils, resin oils and alkyd coatings.

1.2 This specification includes pigments, carriers and additives. Requirements for pigment identification, light resistance, consistency and drying time are included.

ASTM D432-14 Standard Specification for Artist’s Oils, Resin Oils, and alkyd Coatings

1.3 Table 1 lists some of the pigments that meet the light resistance requirements of this specification. In order to identify other pigments that meet these requirements, instructions for the preparation of test samples are given. Refer to test methods to determine relative light resistance.

1.4 Values expressed in SI units shall be regarded as standard values. The values given in parentheses are for reference only.

1.5 This applies only to the test methods in Section 8. This standard is not intended to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.