ASTM International - ASTM D268-01(2012)
Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 July 2012 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| ICS Code (Solvents): | 87.060.30 |
significance And Use:
3.1 A brief discussion of each test method is given with the intent of helping the user in the selection of the most applicable procedure where more than one is available.
scope:
1.1 This 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, |
| 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, |
| 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 |
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see Suppliers' Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this guide.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This 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.
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