ASTM D1969-22
(Specification)Standard Specification for 2-Ethylhexanol
Standard Specification for 2-Ethylhexanol
ABSTRACT
This specification the properties and requirements for regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol. Specimens shall be appropriately sampled and tested to evaluate their conformance to specified values of the following physical and chemical properties: acidity (free acid as acetic acid); apparent specific gravity; assay content; color (Pt-Co scale); carbonyl as 2-ethylhexanal; ethyl methyl pentanol content; sulfuric acid color; and water content.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol.
1.2 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.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials 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-Dec-2021
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Sep-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Oct-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2004
- Effective Date
- 10-Aug-2003
Overview
ASTM D1969-22: Standard Specification for 2-Ethylhexanol provides uniform requirements and properties for both regular and monomer grades of 2-ethylhexanol, a key industrial chemical used as a solvent, plasticizer intermediate, and chemical building block. Issued by ASTM International, this standard ensures that 2-ethylhexanol meets consistent physical and chemical properties crucial for industrial use and quality control. The standard outlines the necessary testing methods, sampling procedures, and packaging guidelines to promote safe handling and global trade of this substance.
Key Topics
- Grades Covered: Both regular grade and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol are specified, catering to a variety of industrial applications.
- Physical and Chemical Properties: The specification establishes requirements for:
- Acidity (as acetic acid)
- Apparent specific gravity (at 20/20°C or 25/25°C)
- Assay (purity)
- Color (Platinum-Cobalt/Pt-Co scale)
- Carbonyl content (as 2-ethylhexanal)
- Ethyl methyl pentanol content
- Sulfuric acid color
- Water content
- Test Methods: Procedures for verifying properties include:
- Color: ASTM D1209 and ASTM D5386
- Acidity, Specific Gravity, Water, Sulfuric Acid Color: ASTM E852, ASTM D4052
- Assay/Purity, Ethyl Methyl Pentanol: ASTM D5008
- Carbonyl Content: ASTM D2119
- Sampling: Sampling must follow ASTM E300 for repeatability and reliability in quality evaluation.
- Packaging & Marking: Packaging must comply with carrier and regulatory requirements or, when specified, follow Federal Specifications like PPP-C-2020.
- Units: All requirements and reported values must be in SI units.
- Hazards: Reference to supplier Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required for hazard handling guidance.
- Conformance: Rounding and reporting of test results is guided by ASTM E29 for statistical accuracy.
Applications
2-ethylhexanol is widely used in industrial and chemical processes. Adhering to ASTM D1969-22 ensures safety, performance, and regulatory compliance in:
- Plasticizer Production: Essential intermediate in forming plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers.
- Solvent Use: Key solvent in coatings, inks, and specialty chemical formulations.
- Chemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in manufacturing other chemical compounds, including surfactants and lubricants.
- Quality Assurance: Standardized testing supports manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers in verifying product quality and meeting contract specifications.
- Global Trade: Facilitates international shipment and acceptance by aligning with WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee principles.
Related Standards
For comprehensive quality control and compatibility with other industry requirements, the following referenced standards are important:
- ASTM D1209 - Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Pt-Co Scale)
- ASTM D2119 - Standard Test Method for Aldehydes in Styrene Monomer
- ASTM D4052 - Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
- ASTM D5008 - Test Method for Ethyl Methyl Pentanol Content and Purity of 2-Ethylhexanol by Gas Chromatography
- 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
- ASTM E852 - Test Methods for C4-C13 Plasticizer Grade Alcohols
- PPP-C-2020 - Federal Specification for Packaging of Chemicals
ASTM D1969-22 provides a reliable foundation for ensuring the consistency, safety, and suitability of 2-ethylhexanol in a range of industrial uses, supporting manufacturers and users in maintaining high-quality standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D1969-22 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for 2-Ethylhexanol". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification the properties and requirements for regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol. Specimens shall be appropriately sampled and tested to evaluate their conformance to specified values of the following physical and chemical properties: acidity (free acid as acetic acid); apparent specific gravity; assay content; color (Pt-Co scale); carbonyl as 2-ethylhexanal; ethyl methyl pentanol content; sulfuric acid color; and water content. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol. 1.2 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. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials 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 the properties and requirements for regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol. Specimens shall be appropriately sampled and tested to evaluate their conformance to specified values of the following physical and chemical properties: acidity (free acid as acetic acid); apparent specific gravity; assay content; color (Pt-Co scale); carbonyl as 2-ethylhexanal; ethyl methyl pentanol content; sulfuric acid color; and water content. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers regular and monomer grade 2-ethylhexanol. 1.2 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. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials 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 D1969-22 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.60 - Alcohols. Ethers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D1969-22 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D2119-24, ASTM D2119-19, ASTM D5386-10, ASTM D2119-09, ASTM E29-08, ASTM D5008-07, ASTM E29-06b, ASTM E29-06a, ASTM E29-06, ASTM D5386-05, ASTM D1209-05, ASTM D1209-05e1, ASTM E29-04, ASTM D5386-04, ASTM D2119-03. 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: D1969 −22
Standard Specification for
2-Ethylhexanol
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1969; 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 D5008 Test Method for Ethyl Methyl Pentanol Content and
Purity Value of 2-Ethylhexanol By Gas Chromatography
1.1 This specification covers regular and monomer grade
(Withdrawn 2021)
2-ethylhexanol.
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
Colorimetry
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this
Determine Conformance with Specifications
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
E852 Test Methods for C4-C13 Plasticizer Grade Alcohols
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
(Withdrawn 2000)
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
2.2 U.S. Federal Specifications:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry and Paste: Packaging
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this of
standard.
3. Properties
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
3.1 The physical and chemical properties of 2-ethylhexanol
supplier’sMaterialSafetyDataSheetformaterialslistedinthis
shall conform to the requirements specified in Table 1.
specification.
NOTE 1—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined by Test Method D5386
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
has been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- color determined by Test Method D1209. However, it is not known
whether 2-ethylhexanol was part of the sample set included in the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
interlaboratory study.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Sampling
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
Practice E300.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Test Methods
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
determined in accordance with the following ASTM methods:
Cobalt Scale)
5.1.1 Acidity—Test Methods E852.
D2119 Test Method for Aldehydes in Styrene Monomer
5.1.2 Apparent Specific Gravity—Test Methods E852 or
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
Test Method D4052.
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
5.1.3 Assay—Test Method D5008.
5.1.4 Color—Test Methods D1209 (see Note 1).
5.1.5 Carbonyl—Test Method D2119. Calculate the percent
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
aldehyde as 2-ethylhexanal in Reagent Section 6 by using
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
0.128 in place of 0.106. “C” is the density of specimen used.
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, P
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