ASTM D2110-00

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Designation:D2110–00
Standard Test Method for
pH of Water Extractions of Halogenated Organic Solvents
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and Their Admixtures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2110; 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 4. Apparatus
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the pH of 4.1 Universal Indicator and pH Indicator Color Chart-
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water extractions of halogenated organic solvents and admix- (Procedure A), or
tures thereof. This test method is applicable for the determina- 4.2 pH Meter (Procedure B).
tion of the pH of water extractions of virgin, reclaimed, or used
5. Water
solvents.
5.1 Neutral Distilled or Deionized Water shall be prepared
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the as follows: Boil 1 Lof distilled or deionized water for 5 min in
a borosilicate glass or stainless steel container, then cover and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- cool to room temperature.
5.2 Procedure A—To a 50–mL aliquot of the cooled, boiled
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
water, add 2 mL of Universal Indicator. Titrate the aliquot to a
2. Summary of Test Method
pH of 7 (as indicated by comparing the color of the aliquot to
2.1 The solvent sample is shaken with freshly boiled neutral thecolorchartpermanufacturer’sinstructions)witheither0.01
distilled or deionized water and the pH of the water extract N HCl if the pH is above 7 or 0.01 N NaOH if the pH is below
determined by one of two procedures: 7, and record the titer. From this titer, calculate and add the
2.1.1 ProcedureA, by comparing the color formed upon the volume of 0.01 N NaOH or 0.01 N HCl required to adjust the
addition of Universal Indicator with that of a calibrated pH remaining 950 mL of the boiled distilled or deionized water to
Indicator Color Chart, or a pH of 7. The amount of 0.01 N NaOH or 0.01 N HCl needed
2.1.2 Procedure B, using a glass electrode pH meter. toneutralizethe950mLwaterwillbe19Xtiter.Determinethe
pH of a second aliquot. If further adjustment is necessary to
3. Significance and Use
obtain a pH of 7, repeat the above procedure.
3.1 The pH of halogenated solvents varies according to the
5.3 Procedure B—Using a pH meter, titrate a 50 mLaliquot
nature of stabilizers in the particular solvent. Solvents with to a pH of 7.0 to 7.3 with either 0.01 N HCl if the pH is above
alkaline stabilizers (amine-types) generally have pHs in the 7
7.0 or 0.01 N NaOH if the pH is 7.0 and record the titer. From
to 11 range, whereas solvents containing neutral stabilizers this titer, calculate and add the volume of 0.01N NaOH or 0.01
(epoxide-types) generally have pHs in the 5 to 7 range.
N HCl required to adjust the remaining 950 mL of the boiled
3.2 Virgin and reclaimed solvents should have pHs within distilled or deionized water to a pH pf 7.0 to 7.3. The amount
these ranges, dependent upon the claimed method of stabiliza-
of 0.01 N NaOH or 0.01 N HCl needed to neutralize the 950
tion. These values should be within the accepted limits as mL water will be 19 X titer. Determine the p
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