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Scope

1.1 This guide covers a list of test methods, practices, and specifications that can be used for the testing and evaluation of printing inks, printed ink films, and substrates used in their production (see Table 1).

1.2 This guide includes methods that were developed to test paints, paint films, and substrates, but may be adapted for use in testing printing inks and printed matter. Tests on raw materials and analytical methods in general have not been included.

Note 1—For the purpose of this guide, clear coatings such as overprint varnishes are classed as printing inks.

1.3 Other ASTM standards not specified here may also be applicable.

Keywords

printed matter; printing inks; printing substrates; test methods and practices (tabulation of); ICS Number Code 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

06.02 (Paint -- Products and Applications; Protective Coatings; Pipeline Coatings)

To find similar documents by classification:

87.080 (Inks. Printing inks Materials for graphic technology, see 37.100.20)

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