METHOD 3011.3
March 22, 2001
4.1.4 Dry materials (pigments, toners, and so forth). Transfer a representative amount of the
material from the container to a mixing sheet. Note whether the material is homogeneous and has
the physical characteristics normal to it. Abnormal lumps or conglomerates shall be friable or
capable of being broken up or separated to approximately individual particle size, normal for the
material, by pressure between the thumb and fingers or by light tapping with a blunt instrument.
Examine for discoloration, dirt and other signs of contamination or adulteration.
4.1.5 Undesirable qualities.
4.1.5.1 Characteristics in the material. The following characteristics in the material are
considered undesirable and objectionable under all conditions.
a.
Curdling.
b.
Agglomerates.
c.
Gelling.
d.
Seeding.
e.
Putrefaction.
f.
Gassing.
g.
Livering.
4.1.5.2 Excessive characteristics. The following characteristics are considered undesirable and
objectionable if excessive and not capable of being reworked to an acceptable package condition
per applicable method.
a.
Caking (ASTM D869).
b.
Settling (ASTM D869).
c.
Separation.
4.1.5.3 Marked changes. Marked changes in the following characteristics are not desirable but
small changes within specification limits shall be permitted.
a.
Coarse particles.
b.
Viscosity (ASTM D2196, Test Method A).
c.
Loss of drying ability (method 4061.3).
d.
Color drift.
5. PRECISION
5.1 Data. No data.
6. NOTES
6.1 Notes. None.
FED. TEST METHOD STD. 141D
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