ASTM D962
Standard Specification for Aluminum Powder and Paste Pigments for Paints
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ASTM D962 is the ASTM standard for aluminum powder and paste pigments used in paints, offering a technical reference for these metallic materials in coating applications. It helps buyers, formulators, and quality teams understand the expected product characteristics for pigments that contribute metallic appearance and functional performance in paint systems. By defining a common specification framework, this standard supports more consistent material selection, procurement, and evaluation for aluminum pigment products.
ASTM D962 standard overview
The ASTM D962 standard focuses on the specification of aluminum powder and paste pigments intended for paints. As a product specification, it provides a common basis for identifying and comparing these pigment materials under an ASTM framework. This is useful when aluminum pigments are selected for coating formulations that require metallic effect, controlled appearance, and reliable material consistency. ASTM D962 is especially relevant to technical purchasing and quality assurance where a defined standard helps align expectations between suppliers and users.
Where is ASTM D962 used?
ASTM D962 is commonly used in the context of paint and coating materials that incorporate aluminum powder or aluminum paste pigments. It is most relevant in workflows involving raw material specification, incoming inspection, product development, and supplier qualification for pigment-based coating systems. The standard is useful wherever aluminum pigments are evaluated for use in paints, particularly when uniformity, material identification, and specification compliance are important to the application or production process.
Practical importance of ASTM D962
In practice, ASTM D962 supports clearer communication between pigment suppliers and paint manufacturers by establishing a recognized specification reference. That can improve procurement decisions, reduce ambiguity in material requirements, and strengthen quality control for aluminum pigment inputs. It also helps teams compare products more consistently during testing and evaluation. For organizations managing coating materials, the standard can reduce risk by providing a stable technical benchmark for specification-based review and compliance.
- Aluminum powder and paste pigments
- Paint and coating specifications
- Material comparison and procurement
- Quality control and product evaluation
- Specification-based compliance review
- Publication Date: 2020-06-19
- Publisher: ASTM
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