Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellulose Acetate

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Published date

01-01-2019

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These test methods cover procedures for testing cellulose acetate.

1.2The test procedures appear in the following sections:

	Sections
Ash	8 to 11
Color and Haze	67 to 72
Combined Acetyl or Acetic Acid Content
Test Method A. Solution Method	17, 19 to 23
Test Method B. Heterogeneous Saponification Method	17, 24 to 26
Free Acidity	12 to 16
Heat Stability	47 to 56
Hydroxyl Content	27 to 33
Intrinsic Viscosity	57 to 62
Moisture Content	4 to 7
Primary Hydroxyl Content	34 to 39
Sulfur or Sulfate Content	40 to 45
Viscosity	63 to 66

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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 01
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	13
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 871 : 1996 : R2010

ASTM D 2929 : 1989 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Sulfur Content of Cellulosic Materials by X-ray Fluorescence
ASTM D 5897 : 2013 : R2021	Standard Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—Alternative Method
ASTM D 1343 : 1995 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Cellulose Derivatives by Ball-Drop Method
ASTM D 5897 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—Alternative Method
ASTM D 2929 : 1989 : R2019 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Sulfur Content of Cellulosic Materials by X-Ray Fluorescence
ASTM D 1193 : 1970	Standard Specification For Reagent Water
ASTM D 5897 : 2013	Standard Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—Alternative Method