ASTM D740-94(1997)

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Designation: D 740 – 94 (Reapproved 1997)
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
1,2
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 740; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
of
1.1 This specification covers two types of methyl ethyl
ketone that are used primarily as solvents in lacquers and
3. Classification
industrial coatings, but also in adhesives, printing inks, lube oil
3.1 Methyl ethyl ketone shall be of the following types, as
dewaxing, and as chemical intermediates.
specified:
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
3.1.1 Type I—regular, and
supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
3.1.2 Type II—urethane grade. This type may be suited for
specification.
use in urethane coatings, provided that the water content and
2. Referenced Documents alcohol content are acceptable.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Properties
D 268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of methyl ethyl
and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
3 ketone shall conform to the requirements specified in Table 1.
Coatings and Materials
D 1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile
5. Sampling
Organic Liquids
5.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
3 Practice E 300.
Cobalt Scale)
D 1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile
6. Test Methods
Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
3 6.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
Products
determined in accordance with the following ASTM test
D 1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Fischer
3 methods:
Reagent Titration Method)
6.1.1 Acidity—Test Method D 1613.
D 1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
6.1.2 Alcohol—Test Method D 2804.
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer
6.1.3 Color—Test Method D 1209.
and Related Products
6.1.4 Distillation Range—Test Method D 1078, using an
D 2804 Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone
ASTM Solvents Distillation Thermometer 39C having a range
Using Gas Chromatography
from 48 to 102°C and conforming to the requirements in
D 4052 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of
Specifications E 1.
Liquids by Digital Density Meter
6.1.5 Nonvolatile Matter—Test Method D 1353.
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
6.1.6 Purity—Test Method D 2804.
E 300 Practice for Sam
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