ASTM D5866-05
Historical Standard: ASTM D5866-05 Standard Test Method for Neps in Cotton Fibers (AFIS-N Instrument)
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ASTM D5866
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantity and size of neps in cotton using the AFIS-N instrument.
1.2 This test method is intended primarily for testing raw and processed cotton fibers.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1441 Practice for Sampling Cotton Fibers for Testing
D7139 Terminology for Cotton Fibers
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Keywords
cotton; neps; slivers;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.060.10 (Natural fibres)
DOI: 10.1520/D5866-05
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