ASTM D4297-10
(Practice)Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A (4,4' -Isopropylidinediphenol)
Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A (4,4' -Isopropylidinediphenol)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program and consultation with an appropriate MSDS. The information provided herein cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as provided in an appropriate MSDS, but rather as a supplement to such advice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and handling 4,4′-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and preserves product quality.
1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should have consulted a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for specific first aid instructions and information on the proper equipment to have available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 8.
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Designation: D4297 − 10
StandardPractice for
Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A
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(4,4' -Isopropylidinediphenol)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4297; 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* appropriate MSDS. The information provided herein cannot be
used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as
1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and
provided in an appropriate MSDS, but rather as a supplement
handling 4,4'-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as
to such advice.
bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at
elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and
4. Description of Product (See Table 1)
preserves product quality.
1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should 4.1 Bisphenol A (BPA) is not classified as a hazardous
have consulted a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
chemicalbytheDepartmentofTransportation,andis,therefore
specific first aid instructions and information on the proper
not subject to DOT regulations governing the transportation of
equipment to have available for use in the event of personal
hazardous articles. Bisphenol A is normally transported in
contact or exposure.
severaltypesofcontainersincludingclothandpaperbags,bulk
trucks, and covered hopper cars. (See Table 1.)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.2 While bisphenol A (BPA) is dangerous when handled
standard.
improperly, particularly at elevated temperatures, its unloading
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
need not be hazardous provided the hazards are recognized and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
handling instructions are rigidly observed as detailed here and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in an appropriate MSDS.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
5. Hazards
statements, see Section 8.
5.1 Health—Consult current OSHA regulations and suppli-
er’s Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials used in this
2. Referenced Documents
practice.
2.1 OSHA Regulations:
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5.1.1 Aside from the risk of thermal burns in handling BPA
29 CFR Labor, paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
when molten, and a possibility of dermatitis from impurities,
2.2 U.S. DOT Regulations:
particularly in crude grades, industrial use does not present a
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49 CFR Transportation, Subchapter C, Parts 171-180
significant health hazard. However, ordinary precautions must
be observed to protect personnel from contact with molten
3. Significance and Use
BPA or excessive exposure to dusts or high concentrations of
3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in
vapor.
establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected
5.1.2 Precautions must be observed to protect personnel
that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with
from excessive inhalation of vapors and dust.
an existing health and safety program and consultation with an
5.2 Fire:
1 5.2.1 BPA in both the solid and liquid form is combustible
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic
Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcom- and introduces a potential fire hazard when it is stored,
mittee D16.08 on Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocarbons.
handled, or used.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
5.2.2 BPA vapors or dust can form explosive mixtures with
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D4297 – 05 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/D4297-10.
air.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
5.2.3 Dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, foam, and water can
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
www.dodssp.daps.mil. all be used in fighting fires involving BPA.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Typical Physical Properties Product Bisphenol A
Boiling Point, °C Flash Point, Specific Gravity,
Melting Point, °C Solid Forms
(10.5 mm Hg) °C 25°C
154–157 240 prills, flakes, crystals, powder 207.2† 1.20 (solid)
† Editorially corrected.
6. Protective Equipment 10. Sampling Solid Bisphenol A
6.1 Employees who work with BPA should be well tr
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Designation:D4297–05(Reapproved2009) Designation: D4297 – 10
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A
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(4,4* -Isopropylidinediphenol)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4297; 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*
1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and handling 4,48-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as
bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and preserves
product quality.
1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should have consulted a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for specific first
aid instructions and information on the proper equipment to have available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 8.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 OSHA Regulations:
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29 CFR Labor, paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
2.2 U.S. DOT Regulations:
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49 CFR Transportation, Subchapter C, Parts 171-180
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that
this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program and consultation with an
appropriate MSDS. The information provided herein cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as
provided in an appropriate MSDS, but rather as a supplement to such advice.
4. Description of Product (See Table 1)
4.1 Bisphenol A (BPA) is not classified as a hazardous chemical by the Department of Transportation, and is, therefore not
subject to DOTregulations governing the transportation of hazardous articles. BisphenolAis normally transported in several types
of containers including cloth and paper bags, bulk trucks, and covered hopper cars. (See Table 1.)
4.2 While bisphenol A (BPA) is dangerous when handled improperly, particularly at elevated temperatures, its unloading need
not be hazardous provided the hazards are recognized and handling instructions are rigidly observed as detailed here and in an
appropriate MSDS.
5. Hazards
5.1 Health—ConsultcurrentOSHAregulationsandsupplier’sMaterialSafetyDataSheetsforallmaterialsusedinthispractice.
5.1.1 Aside from the risk of thermal burns in handling BPA when molten, and a possibility of dermatitis from impurities,
particularly in crude grades, industrial use does not present a significant health hazard. However, ordinary precautions must be
observed to protect personnel from contact with molten BPA or excessive exposure to dusts or high concentrations of vapor.
5.1.2 Precautions must be observed to protect personnel from excessive inhalation of vapors and dust.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D16.08 on Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocarbons.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009.2010. Published June 2009.2010. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20052009 as D4297 – 05 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/D4297-05R09.10.1520/D4297-10.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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TABLE 1 Typical Physical Properties Product Bisphenol A
Boiling Point, °C Flash Point, Specific
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