ASTM E1380-90(2010)

Standard Specification for Color Coding of Laboratory Pipets with Multiple Graduations, 0.1 mL and Larger, But Excluding Disposable Prothrombin and Disposable Micropipets

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes a color-coding system for indicating capacity and identifying subdivisions in disposable glass and plastic laboratory pipets with multiple graduations, but excluding disposable prothrombin and disposable micropipets. This specification intends to ensure that when color coding is utilized, all manufacturers will be encouraged to use the same color for nominal value identification. Besides the colors to be used, requirements for durability, style, and location are also presented.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides a system for color coding disposable pipets (glass and plastic) with multiple graduations. The color will indicate capacity and subdivisions for identification purposes.  
1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that when color coding is utilized, all manufacturers will be encouraged to use the same color for nominal value identification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2010
• ICS: 01.070 - Colour coding
• ICS: 11.100 - Laboratory medicine
• ICS: 11.100.99 - Other standards related to laboratory medicine
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1380-90(2005) - Standard Specification for Color Coding of Laboratory Pipets with Multiple Graduations, 0.1 mL and Larger, But Excluding Disposable Prothrombin and Disposable Micropipets
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1380 −90(Reapproved2010)
Standard Specification for
Color Coding of Laboratory Pipets with Multiple
Graduations, 0.1 mL and Larger, But Excluding Disposable
Prothrombin and Disposable Micropipets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1380; 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 3.2 Durability—Disposable pipet coding shall be as durable
as the graduations of the pipet. (Any institution or individual
1.1 This specification provides a system for color coding
who reuses a disposable product must bear full responsibility
disposable pipets (glass and plastic) with multiple graduations.
for its safety and effectiveness).
The color will indicate capacity and subdivisions for identifi-
cation purposes.
4. Style
1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that when
4.1 Each pipet may be color coded by one or more of the
color coding is utilized, all manufacturers will be encouraged
following methods:
to use the same color for nominal value identification.
4.1.1 A single or double color band. The single color band
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
shall be 6 to 10 mm wide and the double color bands shall be
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3 to 5 mm wide and separated by a clear space of 2 to 3 mm.
standard.
Color bands need not be continuous, but may be broken as long
as 40 % of the circumference of the pipet is covered.
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1.2 Colored plugging material.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.3 Permanent color constituent (ingredient) of the pipet
E1273 Specification for Color Coding of Reusable Labora-
material(s).
tory Pipets
4.1.4 Coloring of the standard identification marking(s) of
3. General Requirements the pipet.
3.1 Colors shall be as specified in Table 1.
4.2 A color blow out band or bands shall not be the only
method used to signify size.
4.3 Location—Color coding shall be near the top end of the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
pipet. In the instances where a separate band or bands are
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
Apparatus. utilized to indicate “blow-out” or “blow-out” style pipets, there
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
shall be a distinct separation with the blow out band or bands
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1380 – 90 (2005).
in the upper most position.
DOI: 10.152
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