ASTM D79
Standard Specification for Zinc Oxide Pigments
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ASTM D79 is the ASTM standard titled Standard Specification for Zinc Oxide Pigments, and it provides a technical basis for describing this pigment material in a consistent way. It is useful for buyers, manufacturers, and quality teams that need a common reference for product expectations and compliance language. By focusing on zinc oxide pigments, the standard helps support clearer procurement, product evaluation, and specification alignment for applications where uniform pigment performance matters.
ASTM D79 standard overview
The ASTM D79 standard overview centers on zinc oxide pigments and the specification framework used to define them. As a standard specification, it is intended to give a consistent technical reference for the material rather than broad guidance on unrelated products. This makes ASTM D79 relevant when a zinc oxide pigment must be identified, described, or evaluated against defined requirements. It supports more consistent communication between suppliers and users who depend on a stable pigment specification.
Where is ASTM D79 used?
This standard is commonly used in purchasing, receiving inspection, laboratory review, and product documentation for zinc oxide pigments. It is especially relevant where the pigment must be matched to a specification before use in a formulation or supply chain workflow. ASTM D79 may also be referenced in technical submittals, contract documents, and internal quality control procedures when zinc oxide pigment compliance needs to be stated clearly and consistently.
Practical importance of ASTM D79
ASTM D79 matters because it helps reduce ambiguity when zinc oxide pigments are being selected or compared. A clear specification can support consistent product evaluation, more reliable supplier communication, and fewer disputes over material acceptance. In practice, this can improve quality control and procurement decisions by giving teams a recognized ASTM standard to reference. For organizations managing technical materials, that consistency can help reduce risk and support better documentation.
- Zinc oxide pigment specification
- Material identification and comparison
- Quality control reference
- Procurement and acceptance criteria
- Technical documentation support
- Publication Date: 2020-06-16
- Publisher: ASTM
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