ASTM D4614-11(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)
Standard Specification for Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings. These grades shall be subjected to the following tests: purity test, alcohol content test, apparent specific gravity test, distillation range test, acidity test, water test, color test, nonvolatile matter test, and odor test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for material listed in this specification.
1.5 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
- 31-Mar-2019
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2012
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- 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
Overview
ASTM D4614-11(2019) is the internationally recognized standard specification for ethyl acetate (all grades), developed by ASTM International. This standard defines the requirements and testing methods for ethyl acetate intended for use as a solvent in paint and related coatings. Ethyl acetate is a widely used organic ester, valued for its effective solvency, fast evaporation, and compatibility with various coating systems. Adhering to ASTM D4614-11(2019) ensures consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and safe handling practices in industrial and commercial applications.
Key Topics
- Grades of Ethyl Acetate: The standard classifies ethyl acetate into different grades according to specified purity, alcohol content, color, water content, acidity, distillation range, nonvolatile matter, and odor.
- Testing Methods: To verify compliance, ASTM D4614-11(2019) references multiple ASTM test methods for evaluating the physical and chemical properties of ethyl acetate:
- Purity and alcohol content (by gas chromatography)
- Apparent specific gravity
- Distillation range
- Acidity
- Water content (Karl Fischer titration)
- Color and odor
- Nonvolatile matter (residue)
- Measurement Units: All property values are measured and reported using SI units, promoting consistency and international interoperability.
- Conformance and Rounding Off: Numerical test results are to be rounded off to the nearest unit in accordance with ASTM Practice E29, supporting standardization in reporting and assessment.
- Safety and Packaging: The standard underscores the importance of consulting material safety data sheets and mandates that packaging should comply with transportation regulations or specific federal specifications as agreed between supplier and purchaser.
Applications
ASTM D4614-11(2019) is essential for industries and organizations involved in:
- Manufacturing of Paints and Coatings: Ethyl acetate is a common solvent for paints, lacquers, and varnishes. Ensuring compliance with this standard guarantees product performance and consistency.
- Formulation of Adhesives and Inks: High-purity ethyl acetate is also used in adhesives and printing inks, where solvent quality can impact final product properties.
- Chemical Intermediates: The chemical industry relies on specified grades of ethyl acetate as intermediates in synthesis and processing.
- Quality Control Laboratories: Laboratories use the referenced test methods for routine analysis to ensure supplied ethyl acetate meets the required grade.
- Procurement and Supply Chain: Buyers and sellers use ASTM D4614 as a basis for product specification, negotiation, and acceptance, minimizing disputes and ensuring mutual understanding.
Related Standards
Organizations implementing ASTM D4614-11(2019) may also reference the following standards for complementary guidance:
- ASTM D1209: Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
- ASTM D1078: Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
- ASTM D1296: Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
- ASTM D1353: Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents
- ASTM D1364: Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents
- ASTM D1613: Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents
- ASTM D3545: Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity by Gas Chromatography
- ASTM D4052: Test Method for Density by Digital Density Meter
- ASTM D5386: Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
- ASTM E29: Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data
- ASTM E300: Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
- Federal Specification PPP-C-2020: Chemicals, Packaging
Keywords: ethyl acetate, ASTM D4614-11(2019), solvent, paint solvent, industrial standard, quality control, coatings, chemical intermediate, purity testing, packaging regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D4614-11(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings. These grades shall be subjected to the following tests: purity test, alcohol content test, apparent specific gravity test, distillation range test, acidity test, water test, color test, nonvolatile matter test, and odor test. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 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. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for material listed in this specification. 1.5 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 covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings. These grades shall be subjected to the following tests: purity test, alcohol content test, apparent specific gravity test, distillation range test, acidity test, water test, color test, nonvolatile matter test, and odor test. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the various grades of ethyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 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. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for material listed in this specification. 1.5 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 D4614-11(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.99 - Other organic chemicals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D4614-11(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D4614-11, ASTM D1613-06(2012), ASTM D1078-11, ASTM D5386-10, ASTM D1353-09, ASTM D891-09, ASTM E29-08, ASTM D268-01(2007), ASTM D1296-01(2007), ASTM D1364-02(2007), ASTM E29-06b, ASTM E29-06a, ASTM D3545-06, ASTM E29-06, ASTM D1613-06. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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: D4614 −11 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4614; 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 D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
Cobalt Scale)
1.1 This specification covers the various grades of ethyl
D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and
acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related
Diluents
coatings.
D1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Sol-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
vents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Products
standard.
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
and Related Products
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with D3545 Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of
Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for material listed in this
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
specification.
Colorimetry
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of
2. Referenced Documents
3. Properties
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Ethyl acetate shall conform to the requirements of one
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and
of the grades in Table 1.
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
Coatings and Material
4. Sampling
D891 TestMethodsforSpecificGravity,Apparent,ofLiquid
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
Industrial Chemicals
Practice E300.
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
ganic Liquids
5. Test Methods
5.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
determined in accordance with the following ASTM methods:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
5.1.1 Purity and Alcohol Content—Test Method D3545.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates. 5.1.2 Apparent Specific Gravity—Determine the apparent
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
specific gravity by any convenient method that is accurate to
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D4614 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/D4614-11R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website,
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