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title: "ASTM D4451"
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description: "This test method covers the pigment content of paints and several traffic marking materials (thermoplastic and preformed tape) by low-temperature furnace ashing."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM D4451

Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Paints by Low-Temperature Ashing

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## Scope

1.1 This test method covers the pigment content of paints and several traffic marking materials (thermoplastic and preformed tape) by low-temperature furnace ashing. Some organic pigments may be lost by this method and some water or moisture contained in pigments will be lost.

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