Standard Test Method for Detection of Lead in Paint by Direct Aspiration Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

25-02-2021

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method is intended as a screening test to determine if the solids in a paint contain more than 0.06 % lead. The test described can differentiate between 0.05 and 0.06 %. Paints giving a result greater than 0.05 % should be analyzed quantitatively for lead using Test Method D3335. This test method provides a more definitive and reliable screening test than Test Method D3618.

1.2There is no reason to believe that higher levels of lead could not be determined by this test method provided that appropriate dilutions and adjustments in specimen size and reagent quantities are made.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 01
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	3
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 4834 : 2003 : R2014

ASTM D 3618 : 2005 : R2015	Standard Test Method for Detection of Lead in Paint and Dried Paint Films
ASTM D 3618 : 2005 : R2022	Standard Test Method for Detection of Lead in Paint and Dried Paint Films (Withdrawn 2023)