1.1 This test method covers the determination of linear densityand maturity index of looserandomized cotton fibers by measuring the resistance to air flow of a plug of cotton fibers under two prescribed conditions. NOTEI-For other methods for determining linear density and maturity propertiesof cotton fibers, see Test Methods D 1442,D 1448, D 1769, D2480, D3817,British Standards BS 2016, BS 3085, and IS0 2403.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all o f the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user o f this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability o f regulatory limitationsprior to use.
ASTM D3818-92 Referenced Document
ASTM D1441 Standard Practice for Sampling Cotton Fibers for Testing*, 2020-07-01 Update
ASTM D1442 Standard Test Method for Maturity of Cotton Fibers (Sodium Hydroxide Swelling and Polarized Light Procedures)*, 1993-04-21 Update
ASTM D1448 Standard Test Method for Micronaire Reading of Cotton Fibers*, 1997-04-21 Update
ASTM D1769 Method of Test for Linear Density of Cotton Fibers (Array Sample)
ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM D2480 Test Method for Maturity Index and Linear Density of Cotton Fibers by the Causticaire Method
ASTM D3025 Standard Practice for Standardizing Cotton Fiber Test Results by Use of Calibration Cotton Standards
ASTM D3818-92 history
1992ASTM D3818-92 Test Method for Linear Density and Maturity Index of Cotton Fibers (IIC-Shirley Fineness Maturity Tester Method