ASTM D2108
Standard Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
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ASTM D2108 is the standard test method for evaluating the color of halogenated organic solvents and their admixtures using the Platinum-Cobalt scale. It provides a practical way to assess color characteristics in materials where appearance can be an important quality indicator. By using a recognized ASTM standard, laboratories and buyers can compare results more consistently and support routine product evaluation, specification checks, and technical communication.
Purpose of ASTM D2108
The purpose of this standard is to define a test method for measuring color in halogenated organic solvents and related admixtures against the Platinum-Cobalt scale. That makes ASTM D2108 useful when color needs to be checked in a controlled, repeatable manner rather than judged visually without a common reference. The method supports clearer acceptance criteria, better lot-to-lot comparison, and more consistent reporting across testing environments.
Common use cases of ASTM D2108
This standard is commonly used in quality control and product specification settings for halogenated organic solvents and blends that include them. It is relevant when color is part of incoming inspection, release testing, or supplier qualification. ASTM D2108 may also be used by laboratories and manufacturers that need a shared reference method for documenting appearance-related properties in technical documents, procurement agreements, or compliance records.
Why ASTM D2108 matters
ASTM D2108 matters because color can be an important indicator of product consistency, cleanliness, and overall quality in solvent-based materials. A standardized test method helps reduce ambiguity in testing and supports more reliable comparisons between batches, suppliers, and test locations. For organizations managing quality control or purchasing specifications, it can help lower risk, improve traceability, and streamline acceptance decisions.
- Platinum-Cobalt color assessment
- Halogenated organic solvents
- Admixtures and blends
- Routine quality control testing
- Specification and acceptance checks
- Publication Date: 2025-08-13
- Publisher: ASTM
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