ASTM D2096-00(2010)

Standard Test Method for Colorfastness and Transfer of Color in the Washing of Leather

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The procedure is intended, primarily to evaluate the ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather strenuous, laundering conditions. This test is not intended as a recommended washing procedure, neither household nor commercial. Although this test concerns itself with colorfastness and transfer of color during washing, the washed leather specimens are available also for comparing other properties (that is, tensile strength, area change, change in outline, etc.) with those of unwashed samples.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the colorfastness of colored leathers, with or without a surface coating. The leathers to be tested are of the type normally expected to withstand frequent laundering. This test method also covers the simultaneous staining of adjacent textile materials when the leather specimens are washed. This test method does not apply to wet blue. Two procedures are covered depending on the apparatus used:
1.1.1 Procedure A,  using the Launder-Ometer, and
1.1.2 Procedure B,  using an alternative washing machine.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are provided for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs
• Technical Committee: D31 - Leather
• Drafting Committee: D31.04 - Apparel

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2096-00(2005)e1 - Standard Test Method for Colorfastness and Transfer of Color in the Washing of Leather
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D2096-11 - Standard Test Method for Colorfastness and Transfer of Color in the Washing of Leather
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D2096–00(Reapproved2010)
Standard Test Method for
Colorfastness and Transfer of Color in the Washing of
Leather
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2096; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO R105/I, Part 2 Gray Scale for Evaluating Change in
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the color-
Color
fastness of colored leathers, with or without a surface coating.
ISO R105/I, Part 3 Gray Scale for Evaluating Staining
The leathers to be tested are of the type normally expected to
2.3 ASTM Adjunct:
withstandfrequentlaundering.Thistestmethodalsocoversthe
Leather washing apparatus (1 drawing)
simultaneous staining of adjacent textile materials when the
leather specimens are washed. This test method does not apply
3. Summary of Test Method
to wet blue. Two procedures are covered depending on the
3.1 Three leather specimens 50 by 80 mm (approximately 2
apparatus used:
2 by 3 in.), and one piece of multifiber test fabric of nearly equal
1.1.1 Procedure A, using the Launder-Ometer, and
size are washed together in soapy water at 120°F (49°C).After
1.1.2 Procedure B, using an alternative washing machine.
⁄2 h of washing, the leather specimens and cloth are removed
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and rinsed carefully in running water at about 95°F (35°C).
as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are provided
One leather specimen and the test cloth are removed and
for information only.
air-dried. A new piece of test cloth is added to the remaining
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
twoleatherspecimensandthesearewashed,asabove,for ⁄2h.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Therinsingisrepeated;againoneleatherspecimenandthetest
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cloth are removed for drying. The remaining leather specimen,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
with a new piece of test cloth, is washed again for ⁄2 h. This
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
final leather specimen and test cloth are then rinsed and dried
2. Referenced Documents as above. When dry, the color of the washed leather specimens
3 is rated by comparing it with an unwashed piece of leather.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Transfer of color to the test fabric is rated by comparison with
D 499 Standard Specification for White Floating Toilet
4 an unwashed piece of test fabric. These comparisons are made
Soap
with the aid of the proper Gray Scale. All ratings are made on
dry test specimens.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D31 on Leather
andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD31.04onApparelThistestmethod
4. Significance and Use
was developed in cooperation with the American Leather Chemists Assn.
4.1 The procedure is intended, primarily to evaluate the
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
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approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D2096 – 00 (2005) .
ability of a leather specimen to withstand fixed, and rather
DOI: 10.1520/D2096-00R10.
strenuous, laundering conditions. This test is not intended as a
The Launder-Ometer and its development are described in the American
recommended washing procedure, neither household nor com-
DyestuffReporter, Oct. 29, 1928, p. 679. It is described also in the currentTechnical
mercial. Although this test concerns itself with colorfastness
Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. The
Launder-Ometer is manufactured by Atlas Electric Devices Co., 4114 N. Raven-
and transfer of color during washing, the washed leather
swood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613; telephone: [phone]; fax: [phone].
specimens are available also for comparing other properties
Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs. 3, 4, and 5.
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Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced DetaileddrawingsforsuchanapparatusareavailablefromASTMInternational
on www.astm.org. Headquarters. Order Adjunct ADJD2096. Original adjunct produced in 1962.
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D2096–00 (2010)
FIG. 1 Washing Machine, Heated Air Bath (Procedure B)
(that is, tensile strength, area change, change in outline, etc.) 5.4 Test Cloth, multifiber, 50 by 80 mm, three pieces per
with those of unwashed samples. test.
NOTE 2—Multifibertestfabricsareavailablein6-fibercloth,containing
5. Apparatus
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filling strips of wool, Orlon, Dacron, nylon-66, bleached cotton, and
5.1 Washing Machine—A Launder-Ometer, or an assembly
acetate, assembled in 2-in. (50-mm) repeats. Tests may be run with any
of apparatus capable of similar test conditions (Note 1). In test fabric of special interest and reported accordingly.
either machine, 1-pt (500-mL) specimen containers are held
5.5 Gray Scales, consisting of the following:
with their bases toward a horizontal shaft and 2-in. (50 mm)
5.5.1 ISO R105/I, Part 2, British, for assessing the effect in
out from its center of rotation. Speed of rotation shall be 40 to
fastness testing, and
45 rpm. Provision shall be made for maintaining the initial
5.5.2 ISOR105/I,Part3,British,fordeterminingthedegree
temperature of the specimen containers throughout the test.
of staining in fastness testing.
Additional agitation shall be provided by ⁄4-in. (6.4 mm)
stainless steel balls in the specimen containers.
The sole source of supply of the test cloth known to the committee at this time
NOTE 1—A motor-driven assembly, designed to hold 1-pt (500-mL)
is Testfabrics, Inc., 200 Blackford Ave., P.O. Box 420, Middlesex, NJ 08846-0420;
specimen containers so that they are relative to the axis of the motor shaft
telephone: [phone]; fax: [phone]. If you are aware of alternative
in the same way as in the Launder-Ometer, can be used. The entire suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments
will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical
assembly, fitted with specimen containers, shall be turned at 40 to 45 rpm
committee, which you may attend.
inside a simple boxlike container which is heated at 120°F (49°C) with
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thermostatic control. Thus, heat loss from the preheated contents of the
These scales and their use are described in the 1989 Technical Manual of the
specimen containers is held at a minimum during the 30-min washing
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. Additional references on
periods. Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2.
the use of Gray Scales in leather washing tests are as follows:
Journal, JSLTC, Society Leather Trades Chemists, Vol 43, 1959, pp. 117–128.
5.2 Specimen Containers, glass or stainless steel, 1-pt (500-
Journal, JSLTC, Society Leather Trades Chemists, Vol 40, 1956, pp. 183–184.
mL), washer, and cap.
Journal, JSLTC, Society Leat
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