ASTM D3548-09(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ethyl Acrylate
Standard Specification for Ethyl Acrylate
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the properties and requirements for ethyl acrylate for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Specimens shall be sampled, undergo chemical tests, and conform accordingly to purity, water content, color, acidity, and methyl ether of hydroquinone content requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers ethyl acrylate (99 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value 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 E29.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 For specification hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in 4.1.
1.6 This 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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2023
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Sep-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Oct-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2004
Overview
ASTM D3548-09(2023) - Standard Specification for Ethyl Acrylate establishes the requirements and test methods for 99% grade ethyl acrylate, specifically intended for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related chemical products. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures consistency, safety, and quality in the handling and application of ethyl acrylate as an industrial raw material. The standard provides detailed criteria for sampling, chemical composition, and physical properties and highlights important safety practices for storage and transport.
Key Topics
- Purity Requirements: Ethyl acrylate must have a minimum purity of 99.5%.
- Quality Assessment: The standard details thresholds for water content, color, acidity (as acrylic acid), and a minimum required level of methyl ether of hydroquinone as an inhibitor.
- Sampling and Testing: Rigorous protocols for specimen sampling and chemical analysis ensure product quality. Standard test methods for purity, water content, color, acidity, and inhibitor content are referenced to maintain uniform assessment.
- Packaging and Labeling: Packaging standards and marking methods promote safe transportation and storage, with guidelines conforming to regulatory requirements and mutual agreements between supplier and purchaser.
- Safety and Environmental Considerations: Clear instructions are given for safe storage, particularly to prevent polymerization and mitigate hazards. Users are required to consult Safety Data Sheets and establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices.
- Measurement Standards: All values in the standard are expressed and required in SI units only.
Applications
ASTM D3548-09(2023) is widely applied in industries where the quality and consistency of ethyl acrylate are critical, including:
- Paint and Coatings Manufacturing: Ensures that ethyl acrylate serves as a reliable building block for paints, varnishes, and lacquers with specific performance standards for color, purity, and stability.
- Resins and Polymers Industry: Used for quality assurance in the production of acrylic polymers and resins, where strict control over ingredient specifications is vital for end-product performance.
- Chemical Intermediates: Facilitates quality control for ethyl acrylate used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical products.
By adhering to ASTM D3548-09(2023), manufacturers and buyers maximize product quality, reduce the risk of hazardous polymerization, comply with international best practices, and meet regulatory and custom requirements.
Related Standards
To effectively implement ASTM D3548-09(2023), several referenced standards and practices are crucial:
- ASTM D1209: Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
- ASTM D1364: Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration)
- ASTM D1613: Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates
- ASTM E29: Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance
- ASTM E300: Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
- US Federal Specification PPP-C-2020: Packaging of Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste Forms
Keywords: ethyl acrylate, ASTM D3548-09, paint chemicals, varnish additives, lacquer ingredients, acrylic monomers, industrial solvents, purity requirements, chemical safety standards
By applying ASTM D3548-09(2023), organizations can ensure that ethyl acrylate meets the required physical and chemical properties, enhancing both the performance and safety of end products in paints, varnishes, and related applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D3548-09(2023) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Ethyl Acrylate". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification establishes the properties and requirements for ethyl acrylate for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Specimens shall be sampled, undergo chemical tests, and conform accordingly to purity, water content, color, acidity, and methyl ether of hydroquinone content requirements. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers ethyl acrylate (99 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. 1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value 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 E29. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specification hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification. 1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in 4.1. 1.6 This 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.
ABSTRACT This specification establishes the properties and requirements for ethyl acrylate for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Specimens shall be sampled, undergo chemical tests, and conform accordingly to purity, water content, color, acidity, and methyl ether of hydroquinone content requirements. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers ethyl acrylate (99 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. 1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value 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 E29. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specification hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification. 1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in 4.1. 1.6 This 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.
ASTM D3548-09(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D3548-09(2023) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D1613-06(2012), ASTM D5386-10, ASTM E29-08, ASTM D1364-02(2007), ASTM E29-06b, ASTM E29-06a, ASTM D3125-06, ASTM E29-06, ASTM D1613-06, ASTM D5386-05, ASTM D3362-05, ASTM D1209-05e1, ASTM D1209-05, ASTM E29-04, ASTM D5386-04. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
ASTM D3548-09(2023) is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
This 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.
Designation: D3548 − 09 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Ethyl Acrylate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3548; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
1.1 This specification covers ethyl acrylate (99 % grade) for
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
and Related Products
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this
D3125 Test Method for Monomethyl Ether of Hydroquinone
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
in Colorless Monomeric Acrylate Esters and Acrylic Acid
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
(Withdrawn 2021)
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
D3362 Test Method for Purity of Acrylate Esters by Gas
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
Chromatography (Withdrawn 2011)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
Colorimetry
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard. E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.4 For specification hazard information and guidance, see
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
specification.
PPP-C-2020 Packaging of Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Properties
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Ethyl acrylate shall conform to the following require-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ments:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Purity wt % as ethyl acrylate, min 99.5
Specific hazard statements are given in 4.1.
Water wt %, max 0.08
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Color, Pt-Co scale, max (Note 1) 10 in bulk shipments, 20 in drum
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
shipments
Acidity (free acid as acrylic acid) 0.008
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
wt %, max
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
A
Methyl ether of hydroquinone wppm, min 10
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
A
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
or as agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer. Lower levels
are not recommended for safety reasons.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined by Test Method D5386
2 have been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co
2.1 ASTM Standards:
color determined by Test Method D1209. However, it is not known
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
whether ethyl acrylate was part of the sample set included in the
Cobalt Scale)
interlaboratory study.
4. Precaution
4.1 Ethyl acrylate samples should be stored in amber bottles
This specification is under
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