ASTM D5867-12(2020) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of color, trash content, micronaire, upper half mean length (length), uniformity index and breaking tenacity (strength) of raw cotton for cotton marketing using a cotton classification instrument. 1.2 This test method is applicable to Upland and Extra Long Staple (ELS) raw cotton. 1.3 This test method is applicable to roller and saw ginned raw cottons. 1.4 This test method contains the following sections. Section Color 8 – 11 Trash Content 12 – 15 Micronaire Reading 16 – 19 Upper Half Mean Length (Length) and Uniformity Index 20 – 23 Breaking Tenacity (Strength) 24 – 27 1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.6 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. 1.7 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 D5867-12(2020) Referenced Document

ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D2495 Standard Test Method for Moisture in Cotton by Oven-Drying
ASTM D4848 Standard Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Textiles
ASTM D7139 Standard Terminology for Cotton Fibers
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

2020 ASTM D5867-12(2020) Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Cotton Fibers by High Volume Instruments
2012 ASTM D5867-12e1 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Raw Cotton by Cotton Classification Instruments
2012 ASTM D5867-12 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Raw Cotton by Cotton Classification Instruments
2005 ASTM D5867-05 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Cotton Fibers by High Volume Instruments
1995 ASTM D5867-95 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Cotton Fibers by High Volume Instruments