ASTM D1568-05

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Designation: D1568 − 05
StandardTest Methods for
Sampling and Chemical Analysis of Alkylbenzene
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Sulfonates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1568; 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 SAMPLING
1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and chemical
3. General Requirements
analysis of paste, powder, or liquid detergent alkylbenzene
3.1 The seller shall have the option of being represented at
sulfonates.
the time of sampling and when he so requests shall be
1.2 The procedures for sampling and analysis appear in the
furnished with a duplicate sample.
following order:
4. Powders and Flakes Packed in Cans or Cartons
Sections
4.1 Onecanorcartonshallbetakenatrandomfromnotless
Sampling:
Powders and Flakes Packed in Cans or Cartons 3
than 1 % of the seller’s shipping containers, provided each
Powders and Flakes in Bulk 4
package contains not less than 50 lb (22.7 kg). In the case of
Liquids 6
smaller containers, a can or carton shall be taken at random
Pastes 7
Hazards 8
from each lot of containers totaling not more than 5000 lb
Preparation of Sample 9
(2268 kg) or fraction thereof. The gross sample shall in all
Moisture:
cases consist of not less than three cans or cartons taken at
Distillation Method 11-14
Karl Fischer Method 15-20
random from separate containers. In the case of very large lots
Total Matter Insoluble in Alcohol 21-23
where the sample drawn as above will amount to more than 20
Neutral Oil 24-27
lb (9.1 kg), the percentage of packages sampled shall be
Chlorides Calculated as Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 28-31
pH 32
reduced so that the amount drawn will not exceed 20 lb (9.1
kg). The individual cans or cartons shall be tightly wrapped at
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
once in paraffined paper and sealed by rubbing the edges with
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a heated iron. The inspector shall accurately weigh each
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
wrapped can or carton and record its weight and the date of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
weighing on the wrapper.The wrapped cans or cartons shall be
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
placed in an airtight container which should be nearly filled,
hazards statement, see Section 8.
and which shall then be sealed, marked, and sent to the
laboratory for test. Samples shall be kept cool until tested.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Powders and Flakes in Bulk
D1172 Guide for pH of Aqueous Solutions of Soaps and
5.1 A grab sample of not less than 0.5 lb (227 g) shall be
Detergents
taken at random from not less than 1 % of the seller’s shipping
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
containers,providedeachpackagecontainsnotlessthan100lb
(45.4 kg). In the case of smaller containers, a grab sample of
not less than 0.5 lb (227 g) shall be taken at random from each
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D12 on
lot of containers totaling not more than 10,000 lb (4536 kg) or
Soaps and Other Detergentsand is the direct responsibility of D12.12 on Analysis
fraction thereof. The gross sample shall in all cases consist of
and Specifications of Soaps, Synthetics, Detergents and their Components.
not less than three grab samples of 0.5 lb (227 g) each taken at
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published June 2005. Originally
random from separate containers. In the case of very large lots
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D1568 – 97. DOI:
10.1520/D1568-05.
the sample drawn as above will amount to more than 20 lb (9.1
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
kg), the percentage of packages sampled shall be reduced so
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
that the amount drawn shall not exceed 20 lb (9.1 kg). The
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. inspector shall rapidly mix the gross sample and place it in an
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airtight container which shall be filled, sealed, marked, accu- 8. Hazards
rately weighed, with its weight and the date of weighing
8.1 All reagents and chemicals should be handled with care.
recorded on the package, and be sent to the laboratory for test.
Before using any chemical, read and follow all safet
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