ASTM_D_4524_-_86_2012.pdf

Designation:D452486(Reapproved 2012)Standard Test Method forComposition of Plumage1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4524;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 test method covers the quantitative determinationof the components found in plumage.The test method isapplicable for plumage found in bulk form or in finishedconsumer products.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD4523 Terminology Relating to Feather-Filled and Down-Filled Products(Withdrawn 2002)32.2 Other Documents:Fed Std.No.148a1964 Method 2:Determination of Com-position Feather Filling Materials4ABFLO:Quantitative Determination of Feather andDown in Plumage5FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry,197163.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plumage,nthe outgrowth of fowl,consisting offeathers and down(waterfowl)or feathers only(nonwater-fowl).3.2 For the definitions of terms used in this standard,refer toTerminology D123 and Terminology D4523.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 A representative sample of plumage is selected from theproduct being tested.The contents of the sample are identifiedand separated into component parts.Those component partsare measured and reported as a percentage of the whole.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing ofcommercial shipments of bulk plumage.Acceptance tolerancesof content must be established between the purchaser and sellerof bulk shipments of plumage,which also must comply withstate and federal agency regulations,as appropriate.5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences inreported test results when using Test Method D4524 foracceptance testing of commercial shipments,the purchaser andthe supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine ifthere is a statistical bias between their laboratories.Competentstatistical assistance is recommended for the investigation ofbias.As a minimum,the two parties should take a group of testspecimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that arefrom a lot of material of the type in question.The testspecimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbersto each laboratory for testing.The average results from the twolaboratories should be compared using Students t-test forunpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by thetwo parties before the testing is begun.If a bias is found,eitherits cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and thesupplier must agree to interpret test results in the light of theknown bias.5.2 This test method may also be applicable to the accep-tance of consumer products that use plumage as a fillingmaterial.Such consumer products include pillows,comforters,sleeping bags,garments,furniture,and mattresses.Acceptancetolerances of content are established by distributors,importers,state or federal regulatory agencies.See 5.1.1.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.61 on Apparel.Current edition approved Feb.1,2012.Published February 2012.Originallyapproved in 1986.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D4524 86(2005).DOI:10.1520/D4524-86R12.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from the General Services Administration Business Service Center,1800 F Street,NW,Washington,DC 20407.5Available from Association of Bedding and Law Officials,Texas Dept.ofHealth,1100 W.49th St.,Austin,TX 78756.6Available 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 States1 6.Apparatus6.1 Separating CabinetA box or cabinet for separatingand identifying the components of plumage.The box shouldhave the following approximate dimensions:Base450 by 300 mm(18 by 12 in.)wideFront150 mm(6 in.)highBack300 mm(12 in.)highThe top of the box will be glass to permit the separation tobe observed visually.The front of the box will have an opensection that will permit the operators hands