ASTM D4416-89(1999)

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Designation: D 4416 – 89 (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Specification for
Acrylic Acid
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4416; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
Color, Pt-Co scale, max 20
Inhibitor, monomethyl ether of 200 6 20
1.1 This specification covers glacial acrylic acid (99.0 %
A
hydroquinone, ppm
grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer and related products.
Appearance clear, transparent, with
no sediment
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Dimer, as shipped, weight %, max 1.0
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
A
Or as agreed upon between the buyer and the seller. Content below 180 ppm
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
is not recommended as a safety precaution.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
4. Sampling
statements, see Section 6.
4.1 Sample the material in accordance with Practice E 300.
1.3 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s
Use brown glass sample bottles and protect samples from light
Material Safety Data Sheet.
and heat at all times.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Test Methods
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
determined in accordance with the following ASTM test
Cobalt Scale)
methods:
D 1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
5.1.1 Purity—Test Method E 301.
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
5.1.2 Water—Test Method D 1364.
D 3125 Test Method for Monomethyl Ether of Hydro-
5.1.3 Color—Test Method D 1209.
quinone in Colorless Monomeric Acrylate Esters and
5.1.4 Inhibitor—Test Method D 3125.
Acrylic Acid
5.1.5 Dimer—Test Method D 4415.
D 4415 Test Method for Determination of Dimer in Acrylic
Acid
6. Hazards
E 300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
6.1 Avoid contamination that may cause violent reactions
E 301 Test Method for Total Acidity of Organic Acids
and dangerous pressures. Acrylic acid freezes at 12.3°C. Store
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
between 15 and 25°C. If material freezes, exercise extreme
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
caution in thawing, because rapid and violent polymerization
of
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