ASTM D1544 test method for color of transparent liquids (Gardner color scale)
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the color of transparent liquids by means of comparison with arbitrarily numbered glass standards.
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1545 Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble Time Method
E 308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method applies to drying oils, varnishes, fatty acids, polymerized fatty acids, and resin solutions. Its application to other materials has not been tested.
