ASTM Volume 06.01:2012

Published annually in February.

This volume contains 258 standards.

This volume features the latest test methods for the chemical, physical, and optical properties of paints. Some pertain to the chemical analysis of paints and paint materials, including determination of volatiles, nonvolatiles, pigments, water content, and other constituents. Others detail how to measure the physical properties of applied paint films, such as film thickness and adherence, physical strength, resistance to chemicals, and environmental factors. Standards on the physical and optical properties of liquid paints also appear.

Tests and practices that pertain to the measurement of color and appearance of materials, including standards for photoluminescent safety materials also appear.