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Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)

Standard Details

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, 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

1.2 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.