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Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)

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Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

01-21-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-18-2012

CONTAINED IN VOL. 06.04, 2017 Describes procedures for the sampling and testing of volatile solvents used in the manufacture of paint, lacquer, varnish, and related products.

1.1This guide covers procedures for the sampling and testing of volatile solvents used in the manufacture of paint, lacquer, varnish, and related products. The test methods are listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1 List of Test Methods

Test Method

Section

ASTM Method

Acidity in:

 Aromatic hydrocarbons

11

D847

 Volatile solvents

11

D1613

Acid wash color of aromatics

23

D848

Alcohols in ketones

18

D2804, D3329

Alkalinity in acetone

12

D1614

Aromatics in mineral spirits

25

D3257

Color, platinum cobalt scale

6

D1209

Copper corrosion test:

 Aromatic hydrocarbons

14

D849

 Mineral spirits

14

D130

Distillation range:

 Aromatic hydrocarbons

7

D850

 Mineral spirits, turpentine

7

D86

 Volatile organic liquids

7

D1078

Ester value

13

D1617

Esters, purity

13

D3545

Flash point:

 Pensky-Martens closed cup

17

D93

 Tag closed cup

17

D56

 Tag open cup

17

D1310

 Setaflash tester

17

D3278

Method surveys:

 Ethylene and propylene glycols

22

E202

 Methanol

21

E346

Nonaromatics in aromatics

24

D2360

Nonvolatile matter

8

D1353

Odor

9

D1296

Paraffins in aromatics

24

D2360

Permanganate time for acetone and methanol

16

D1363

Purity of ketones

18

D2192, D2804,
D3329, D3893

Sampling

4

E300

Solvent power evaluation:

 Aniline point and mixed aniline point of
 petroleum products and hydrocarbon
 solvents

19

D611

 Kauri-butanol value of hydrocarbon
  solvents

19

D1133

 Dilution ratio in cellulose nitrate solution
 for active solvents, hydrocarbon diluents, and cellulose nitrates

19

D1720

Specific gravity

5

D891, D2935,
D3505, D1555

Sulfur as hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide

15

D853

Water:

 Fischer reagent titration method

10

D1364, E203

 Turbidity method

10

D1476

Water miscibility of water-soluble solvents

20

D1722


1.2For specific hazard information and guidance, see Suppliers' Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this guide.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
D 01
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
6
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2012
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
UNE 7046:1951 Identical

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ASTM D 3131 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Isopropyl Acetate (99 % Grade)
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ASTM D 304 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for <emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Butyl Alcohol (Butanol)
ASTM D 4057 : 2019 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D 4614 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)
ASTM D 2190 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Vinyl Acetate
ASTM D 329 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Acetone
ASTM D 1719 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for Isobutyl Alcohol<sup>,</sup>
ASTM D 3128 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for 2-Methoxyethanol
ASTM D 1153 : 2022 Standard Specification for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
ASTM D 801 : 2002 : R2017 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Dipentene
ASTM D 4360 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for Methyl <emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Amyl Ketone
ASTM D 2917 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Methyl Isoamyl Ketone
ASTM D 235 : 2022 Standard Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
ASTM D 3734 : 2005 : R2018 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
ASTM D 3130 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for <emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Propyl Acetate (96 % Grade)
ASTM D 1007 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for <emph type="bdit">sec</emph>-Butyl Alcohol<sup>,</sup>
ASTM D 4171 : 2021 Standard Specification for Fuel System Icing Inhibitors
ASTM D 2916 : 2009 : R2017 Standard Specification for Isophorone
ASTM D 3622 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for 1-Propanol (<emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Propyl Alcohol)
ASTM D 330 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for 2-Butoxyethanol
ASTM D 5137 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Hexyl Acetate
ASTM D 1718 : 2009 : R2017 Standard Specification for Isobutyl Acetate (95 % Grade)
ASTM D 2634 : 2007 : R2021 Standard Specification for Methyl Amyl Acetate (95 % Grade)
ASTM D 802 : 2002 : R2017 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Pine Oils

ASTM D 1353 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1617 : 2007 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3257 : 2006 : R2012 Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM E 201 : 1996 Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Chemical Liquids (Withdrawn 2001)
ASTM D 3278 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1617 : 2007 Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1614 : 1995 : R1999 Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3545 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 2804 : 1998 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1353 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 2360 : 2007 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1614 : 2008 Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 1078 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1296 : 2001 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 1614 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3505 : 1996 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1209 : 2000 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1078 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1613 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1722 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 2360 : 2011 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2016)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3329 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1613 : 1996 : R1999 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1614 : 2009 : R2017 Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 1310 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3893 : 2003 : R2017 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3893 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1613 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3257 : 1997 Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1296 : 2001 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3893 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3505 : 2012 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 2360 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3329 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1310 : 1986 : R1997 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1363 : 2006 : R2011 Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1555 : 1995 : R2000 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D 1133 : 2010 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3257 : 2001 Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 156 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
ASTM D 3278 : 1982 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 86 : 2017-06 TEST METHOD FOR DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND LIQUID FUELS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
ASTM D 1363 : 1994 : R1997 Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1353 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1310 : 2001 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3545 : 2006 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3505 : 1996 : R2006 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 848 : 2014-03 TEST METHOD FOR ACID WASH COLOR OF INDUSTRIAL AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
ASTM D 1363 : 2006 : R2019 Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1476 : 2002 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 853 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide Content (Qualitative) of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Withdrawn 2013)
ASTM D 2935 : 1996 : R2000 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Withdrawn 2005)
ASTM D 1364 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 1555 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1614 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3505 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals (Withdrawn 2023)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1078 : 2005 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM F 850 : 1983 : R1988 Test Method for Crystallographic Perfection of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet by Preferential Etch Techniques (Withdrawn 1992)
ASTM D 1555 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1310 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 2804 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1133 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3545 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1617 : 1990 : R1996 Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1555 : 2004 : REV A Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 3257 : 1993 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1353 : 1983 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 2192 : 1996 Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones
ASTM D 1296 : 1993 : R1996 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 1363 : 1994 : R2001 Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 2360 : 2008 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 93 : 2016-07 TEST METHODS FOR FLASH POINT BY PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP TESTER
ASTM D 2192 : 2006 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1720 : 2003 : R2008 Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1555 : 2004 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1310 : 2001 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 2804 : 2002 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1613 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1613 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1617 : 1990 : R2001 Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1613 : 2006 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1722 : 1998 Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 1364 : 2002 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method) (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1555:2004 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 2804 : 2002 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1364 : 1995 : R1999 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004 : REV A Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1133 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1363 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 3893 : 2003 : R2009 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1296 : 2001 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 2192 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones
ASTM D 1078 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 3257 : 2006 Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1720 : 2003 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3545 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1722 : 2009 : R2017 Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 1078 : 2011 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : R2011 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1476 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 1476 : 1988 : R1996 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM E 12 : 1970 : R1991 : EDT 1 Terminology Relating to Density and Specific Gravity of Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Withdrawn 1996)
ASTM E 203 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration
ASTM D 1720 : 1996 Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1133 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1364 : 2002 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 2360 : 2000 Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM E 202 : 2012-06 TEST METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOLS AND PROPYLENE GLYCOLS
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1353 : 1996 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 847 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Acidity of Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Solvent Naphthas, and Similar Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2004 : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3329 : 2003 : R2009 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1476 : 2002 : R2012 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1078 : 2001 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1133 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1613 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3505 : 1996 : R2000 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1353 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 329 : 2007 Standard Specification for Acetone
ASTM D 1353 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1720 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1133 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1133 : 1997 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3329 : 2003 : R2017 Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1476 : 1988 : R2000 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2011 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus (Withdrawn 2020)
ASTM D 3505 : 2012 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : R2019 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1555 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane

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