1.1 This practice describes a procedure for establishing tolerances and evaluating the color and gloss of specimens with respect to specified standards. This practice is appropriate for nonfluorescent opaque specimens.
1.2 This practice does not indicate the extent of tolerances, but gives guidance on how they can be set. For product specification, the tolerances between specimens and the specified standard should be agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D3134-15(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1535 Standard Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System
ASTM D1729 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
ASTM D2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM D3964 Standard Practice for Selection of Coating Specimens for Appearance Measurements
ASTM D4449 Standard Test Method for Visual Evaluation of Gloss Differences Between Surfaces of Similar Appearance
ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
ASTM E312 Standard Practice for Description and Selection of Conditions for Photographing Specimens
ASTM E805 Standard Practice for Identification of Instrumental Methods of Color or Color-Difference Measurement of Materials
ISO 15930 Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange using PDF - Part 9: Complete exchange of printing data (PDF/X-6) and partial exchange of printing data with external profile reference (PDF/X-6p and PDF/X-6n) using PDF 2.0*, 2020-10-31 Update
ASTM D3134-15(2019) history
2019ASTM D3134-15(2019) Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
2015ASTM D3134-15 Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
1997ASTM D3134-97(2008)e1 Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
1997ASTM D3134-97(2003) Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
1997ASTM D3134-97 Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances