ASTM C895
Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from Glazed Ceramic Tile
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ASTM C895 is the standard test method for determining lead and cadmium extracted from glazed ceramic tile. It provides a clear technical basis for evaluating how these metals may be released from the glazed surface under test conditions, which is important for product assessment and compliance-related decisions. For manufacturers, laboratories, and specifiers, this standard supports consistent testing and helps clarify whether glazed ceramic tile meets expected performance and safety expectations.
Overview of ASTM C895
The ASTM C895 standard focuses on a controlled test method for measuring lead and cadmium extracted from glazed ceramic tile. Its role is to give users a repeatable way to assess metal extraction from the glazed surface rather than the tile body itself. This makes it a practical quality and compliance document for organizations that need a recognized test approach when reviewing finished ceramic tile products, comparing results, or documenting technical conformance.
Common use cases of ASTM C895
ASTM C895 is commonly used in testing laboratories, ceramic tile manufacturing, and product qualification workflows where glazed tile needs to be evaluated for extractable lead and cadmium. It may also support incoming inspection, quality control, and specification review when a project or procurement process calls for documented test results. The standard is most relevant to glazed ceramic tile products and the teams responsible for verifying their measured performance.
Benefits of using ASTM C895
Using ASTM C895 helps create consistency in how lead and cadmium extraction is tested and reported for glazed ceramic tile. That consistency can support better product comparison, clearer procurement decisions, and more reliable quality control. It also helps reduce ambiguity in compliance discussions by linking testing to a recognized ASTM standard. For organizations handling ceramic tile evaluation, the standard can be a practical tool for documentation and risk management.
- Lead and cadmium extraction testing
- Glazed ceramic tile evaluation
- Quality control and product verification
- Compliance-focused testing workflow
- Publication Date: 2019-08-12
- Publisher: ASTM
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