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.

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.

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.