ASTM D4713-12(2020)
Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems

Standard No.

ASTM D4713-12(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D4713-12(2020)

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of weight content of nonvolatile matter in two types of printing inks. 1.2 Test Method A is applicable to heatset-type printing inks and resin solutions; solvents in such systems typically have initial boiling points in the range from 240 to 275°C (470 to 535°F) and vapor pressures less than 0.2 mm Hg. 1.3 Test Method B is applicable to liquid-type printing inks and vehicles based on aqueous or organic solvents that evaporate readily at ordinary room temperatures. NOTE 1—Test Method A (for heatset systems) specifies a specimen film thickness that is much thinner than those produced by related test methods; one exception is Test Method B in Test Methods D1259, which is recommended as a referee test. NOTE 2—Test Method B (for liquid ink systems) is similar to Test Method D2369 except that a solvent is not required for spreading the test specimen. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 D4713-12(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1259 Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Resin Solutions
• ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E145 Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D4713-12(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM D4713-12(2020) Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems
• 2012 ASTM D4713-12 Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems
• 2007 ASTM D4713-92(2007) Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems
• 1992 ASTM D4713-92(2002) Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems
• 1992 ASTM D4713-92(1997)e1 Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Heatset and Liquid Printing Ink Systems