ASTM_E_1380_-_90_2015.pdf

Designation:E138090(Reapproved 2015)Standard Specification forColor Coding of Laboratory Pipets with MultipleGraduations,0.1 mL and Larger,But Excluding DisposableProthrombin and Disposable Micropipets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1380;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification provides a system for color codingdisposable pipets(glass and plastic)with multiple graduations.The color will indicate capacity and subdivisions for identifi-cation purposes.1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that whencolor coding is utilized,all manufacturers will be encouragedto use the same color for nominal value identification.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E1273 Specification for Color Coding of Reusable Labora-tory Pipets3.General Requirements3.1 Colors shall be as specified in Table 1.3.2 DurabilityDisposable pipet coding shall be as durableas the graduations of the pipet.(Any institution or individualwho reuses a disposable product must bear full responsibilityfor its safety and effectiveness).4.Style4.1 Each pipet may be color coded by one or more of thefollowing methods:4.1.1 A single or double color band.The single color bandshall be 6 to 10 mm wide and the double color bands shall be3 to 5 mm wide and separated by a clear space of 2 to 3 mm.Color bands need not be continuous,but may be broken as longas 40%of the circumference of the pipet is covered.4.1.2 Colored plugging material.4.1.3 Permanent color constituent(ingredient)of the pipetmaterial(s).4.1.4 Coloring of the standard identification marking(s)ofthe pipet.4.2 A color blow out band or bands shall not be the onlymethod used to signify size.4.3 LocationColor coding shall be near the top end of thepipet.In the instances where a separate band or bands areutilized to indicate“blow-out”or“blow-out”style pipets,thereshall be a distinct separation with the blow out band or bandsin the upper most position.4.4 Color Code PackagingIf color coding is used inpackaging graphics,then the color will be the same as in Table1.5.Keywords5.1 colorcoding;disposable;graduated;pipets1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 onLaboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 onLaboratory Ware and Supplies.Current edition approved June 1,2015.Published July 2015.Originally approvedin 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E1380 90(2010).DOI:10.1520/E1380-90R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards,at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.Individual reprints(single or multiple copies)of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585(phone),610-832-9555(fax),or serviceastm.org(e-mail);or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the Copyright Clearance Center,222Rosewood Drive,Danvers,MA 01923,Tel:(978)646-2600;http:/ 1 Color CodingNOTE1The above mentioned color codes are consistent with Speci-fication E1273.Nominal Vol-ume mLSub-division mLColor Code0.10.0012 green0.0051 red0.011 white0.052 orange0.1250.01252 yellow0.20.0012 blue0.0022 white0.011 black0.11 orange0.50.0051 green0.012 yellow0.022 red0.052 black0.252 green10.011 yellow0.052 green0.11 red1.10.5,1.0,1.11 purpl