ASTM D1353-96(2000)e1

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Designation: D 1353 – 96 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Test Method for
Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint,
Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1353; 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.
e NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2000.
1. Scope 4.2 Dish, evaporating, platinum, 125-mL. A platinum
evaporating dish is preferred. Alternatively, an aluminum or
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the non-
porcelain dish may be used (see Note 1).
volatile matter in volatile solvents for use in paint, varnish,
lacquer, and related products.
NOTE 1—Precision data were determined utilizing only platinum
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the dishes.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.3 Cylinder, graduated, 100-mL.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.4 Analytical Balance, precision to 60.1 mg.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard 5. Hazards
statements, see Section 5.
5.1 Warning—Certain solvents and chemical intermedi-
1.3 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s
ates, particularly, but not only ethers and unsaturated com-
Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this test
pounds, may form peroxides during storage. These peroxides
method.
may present a violent explosion hazard when the chemicals are
evaporated. When peroxide formation is likely because of
2. Referenced Documents
chemical type or length of storage time, analyze the material
2.1 ASTM Standards:
for peroxides (see Test Method E 299). If they exist in
E 180 Practice for Determining the Precision Data of
hazardous concentrations, take appropriate precautions such as
ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and
destroying the peroxides before evaporation, shielding, or
Specialty Chemicals
disposal of the sample and not running the test.
E 299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxide in
Organic Solvents
6. Procedure
6.1 Dry a 125-mL platinum evaporating dish in an oven at
3. Significance and Use
105 6 5°C and cool in a desiccator. Repeat until the weight is
3.1 This test method describes the analytical measurement
within 0.1 mg of the previous weighing.
of residual matter in solvents that are intended to be 100 %
6.2 With the graduated cylinder, measure 100 mL of sample
volatile at 105 6 5°C. Volatile solvents are used in the
at room temperature into the conditioned platinum evaporating
manufacture of paint, varnish, lacquer, and other related
dish, place on a steam bath and evaporate the specimen to
products, and the presence of any residue may affect the
dryness. Dry the outside of the dish with a clean, lint-free cloth
product quality or efficiency of the process. This test method is
and heat in an oven at 105 6 5°C for approximately 1 h. Cool
useful in manufacturing control and assessing compliance with
in a desiccator and weigh the evaporating dish and contents to
specifications.
0.1 mg.
6.3 Return the dish and contents to the oven for 15 to 30
4. Apparatus
min, cool, and reweigh. Repeat, if necessary, until the
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