ASTM International - ASTM D2118-05(2009)
Standard Practice for Assigning a Standard Commercial Moisture Content for Wool and its' Products (Withdrawn 2018)
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 July 2009 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 2 |
| ICS Code (Natural fibres): | 59.060.10 |
significance And Use:
The purpose of this practice is to bring about uniformity of commercial moisture standards in all ASTM specifications relating to wool and its products.
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scope:
1.1 This practice recommends that a single value be adopted for the commercial moisture content of wool in any of the following forms:
1.1.1 Scoured,
1.1.2 Carbonized and neutralized,
1.1.3 Noils, uncarbonized,
1.1.4 Top, oil or dry combed,
1.1.5 Yarn, worsted,
1.1.6 Yarn, woolen,
1.1.7 Yarn, hand knitting, or
1.1.8 Fabric.
1.2 Limitations-Grease wool, pulled wool, and wool with pH below 5.0 are excluded from this practice.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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