ASTM D5010-08ae1
Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials

Standard No.

ASTM D5010-08ae1

Release Date

2008

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5010-08ae1

Scope

1.1 This guide covers a list of test methods, practices, and specifications that can be used for the testing and evaluation of printing inks, printed ink films, and substrates used in their production (see Table 1).

1.2 This guide includes methods that were developed to test paints, paint films, and substrates, but may be adapted for use in testing printing inks and printed matter. Tests on raw materials and analytical methods in general have not been included. Tests for printing ink vehicles are covered in Guide D 6687.

Note 18212;For the purpose of this guide, clear coatings such as overprint varnishes are classed as printing inks.

1.3 Other ASTM standards not specified here may also be applicable.

ASTM D5010-08ae1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D16 Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• ASTM D6687 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Ink Vehicles and Components Thereof

ASTM D5010-08ae1 history

• 2008 ASTM D5010-08ae1 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2008 ASTM D5010-08a Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2008 ASTM D5010-08 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2005 ASTM D5010-05 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2003 ASTM D5010-03e1 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2003 ASTM D5010-03 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2001 ASTM D5010-01e1 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2001 ASTM D5010-01 Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• 2000 ASTM D5010-00a Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials