ASTM D4524-20

Standard Test Method for Composition of Plumage

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of bulk plumage. Acceptance tolerances of content must be established between the purchaser and seller of bulk shipments of plumage, which also must comply with state and federal agency regulations, as appropriate.  
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using Test Method D4524 for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student's t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret test results in the light of the known bias.  
5.2 This test method may also be applicable to the acceptance of consumer products that use plumage as a filling material. Such consumer products include pillows, comforters, sleeping bags, garments, furniture, and mattresses. Acceptance tolerances of content are established by distributors, importers, state or federal regulatory agencies. See 5.1.1.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the components found in plumage. The test method is applicable for plumage found in bulk form or in finished consumer products.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This 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.  
1.4 This 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2020
• ICS: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.61 - Apparel

Standards Content (Sample)

This 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.
Designation: D4524 − 20
Standard Test Method for
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Composition of Plumage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4524; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry,
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1998
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
of the components found in plumage. The test method is
3. Terminology
applicable for plumage found in bulk form or in finished
3.1 For all terminology related toApparel, see Terminology
consumer products.
D7022.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
plumage.
standard.
3.2 For the definitions of all other textile terms, refer to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology D123.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.1 Arepresentative sample of plumage is selected from the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
product being tested. The contents of the sample are identified
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
and separated into component parts. Those component parts
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
are measured and reported as a percentage of the whole.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 5. Significance and Use
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
commercial shipments of bulk plumage.Acceptance tolerances
ofcontentmustbeestablishedbetweenthepurchaserandseller
2. Referenced Documents
of bulk shipments of plumage, which also must comply with
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state and federal agency regulations, as appropriate.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
reported test results when using Test Method D4524 for
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel
acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and
2.2 Other Documents:
the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if
Fed Std. No. 148a–1964 Method 2: Determination of Com-
there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent
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position Feather Filling Materials
statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of
ABFLO: Quantitative Determination of Feather and
bias.As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test
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Down in Plumage
specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
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to each laboratory for testing.The average results from the two
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2020. Published March 2020. Originally
unpaireddataandanacceptableprobabilitylevelchosenbythe
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D4524 – 86 (2012).
two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either
DOI: 10.1520/D4524-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
supplier must agree to interpret test results in the light of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
known bias.
the ASTM website.
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Available from the General Services Administration Business Service Center,
1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20407.
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Available from Association of Bedding and Law Officials, Texas Dept. of Available from the Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.,
Health, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756. Washington, DC 20580.
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5.2 This test method may also be applicable to the
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D4524 − 86 (Reapproved 2012) D4524 − 20
Standard Test Method for
1
Composition of Plumage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4524; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the components found in plumage. The test method is applicable
for plumage found in bulk form or in finished consumer products.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D4523D7022 Terminology Relating to Feather-Filled and Down-Filled ProductsApparel (Withdrawn 2002)
2.2 Other Documents:
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Fed Std. No. 148a–1964 Method 2: Determination of Composition Feather Filling Materials
ABFLO: Quantitative Determination of Feather and
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Down in Plumage
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FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry, 19711998
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 plumage, n—the outgrowth of fowl, consisting of feathers and down (waterfowl) or feathers only (nonwaterfowl).
3.1 For all terminology related to Apparel, see Terminology D7022.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: plumage.
3.2 For the definitions of terms used in this standard, all other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123 and Terminology D4523.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A representative sample of plumage is selected from the product being tested. The contents of the sample are identified and
separated into component parts. Those component parts are measured and reported as a percentage of the whole.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of bulk plumage. Acceptance tolerances of
content must be established between the purchaser and seller of bulk shipments of plumage, which also must comply with state
and federal agency regulations, as appropriate.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012Feb. 1, 2020. Published February 2012March 2020. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
D4524 – 86 (2005).(2012). DOI: 10.1520/D4524-86R12.10.1520/D4524-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the General Services Administration Business Service Center, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20407.
4
Available from Association of Bedding and Law Officials, Texas Dept. of Health, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756.
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Available from the Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20580.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using Test Method D4524 for acceptance testing
of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias
between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two
parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type
in question. The test specimens should then be r
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