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ASTM D 3257 : 2006

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Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
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Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-01-2006

CONTAINED IN VOL. 06.04, 2017 Determines the ethylbenzene and total eight-carbon (C[8]) and heavier aromatics in the concentration range from 0.1 to 30% in mineral spirits having a distillation range from 149 to 210 degrees C (300 to 410 degrees F) as determined by Test Method D 86.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of ethylbenzene and total eight-carbon (C8) and heavier aromatics in the concentration range from 0.1 to 30 % in mineral spirits having a distillation range from 149 to 210°C (300 to 410°F) as determined by Test Method D 86. The procedures permit the identification and calculation of concentrations of aromatic components to 0.1 volume %.

1.2 It is recognized by analytical chemists that a single column gas chromatography analysis of an unknown sample is risky. In such cases, multiple and different analytical techniques must be used for absolutely positive identification, for example, several different gas chromatography columns, gas chromatography/mass spectrometer, or gas chromatography/infrared, etc. In these test methods the material is known and is clearly defined.

1.3 Oxygenated compounds, if present, may interfere and cause erroneous results. Such oxygenated compounds are not normally present in mineral spirits.

1.4 Three test methods are covered as follows:

1.4.1 Test Method A measurement of ethylbenzene content, C8 plus higher aromatics (except ethylbenzene), and total aromatics by means of a single packed column gas chromatographic analysis.

1.4.2 Test Method B measurement of ethylbenzene content by means of a rapid packed column gas chromatographic analysis.

1.4.3 Test Method C measurement of ethylbenzene content, C8 plus higher aromatics (except ethylbenzene) and total aromatics by means of a capillary column gas chromatographic analysis.

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

1.6 For purposes of determining conformance of an observed or a calculated value using this test method to relevant specifications, test result(s) shall be rounded off "to the nearest unit" in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.

1.7 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.

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.

Committee
D 01
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
8
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2006
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 235 : 2002 : R2012 Standard Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent) (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 268 : 2001 : R2012 Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3735 : 2007 : R2012 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas (Withdrawn 2021)

ASTM E 260 : 1996 Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 86 : 2017-06 TEST METHOD FOR DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND LIQUID FUELS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
ASTM E 180 : 2003 Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

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