ASTM E1380-90(2015)

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Designation: E1380 − 90 (Reapproved 2010) E1380 − 90 (Reapproved 2015)
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
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1273 Specification for Color Coding of Reusable Laboratory Pipets
3. General Requirements
3.1 Colors shall be as specified in Table 1.
3.2 Durability—Disposable pipet coding shall be as durable as the graduations of the pipet. (Any institution or individual who
reuses a disposable product must bear full responsibility for its safety and effectiveness).
4. Style
4.1 Each pipet may be color coded by one or more of the following methods:
4.1.1 A single or double color band. The single color band shall be 6 to 10 mm wide and the double color bands shall be 3 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 long as 40 %
of the circumference of the pipet is covered.
4.1.2 Colored plugging material.
4.1.3 Permanent color constituent (ingredient) of the pipet material(s).
4.1.4 Coloring of the standard identification marking(s) of the pipet.
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 pipet. In the instances where a separate band or bands are utilized
to indicate “blow-out” or “blow-out” style pipets, there shall be a distinct separation with the blow out band or bands in the upper
most position.
4.4 Color Code Packaging—If color coding is used in packaging graphics, then the color will be the same as in Table 1.
5. Keywords
5.1 colorcoding; disposable; graduated; pipets
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