ASTM D1476-02(2007)

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Designation: D1476 − 02 (Reapproved 2007)
StandardTest Method for
Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1476; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3. Significance and Use
3.1 Water in a solvent may interfere with many uses of the
1.1 This test method covers determination of the miscibility
solvent. This test method provides a measure of the miscibility
of lacquer solvents with heptane. It may also be used to detect
of lacquer solvents with a nonpolar medium-heptane. It also
qualitatively the presence of moisture in esters and ketones.
provides a qualitative indication of the presence or absence of
NOTE 1—For the quantitative determination of water content, see Test
moisture in these solvents (often esters and ketones). The
Method D1364.
results of these measurements may be used for specification
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
acceptance.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4. Reagents
standard.
4.1 Heptane, containing not less than 99 % n-heptane.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 2—Detailed requirements for 99 % n-heptane are specified in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Table 1 of Test Method D611.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Procedure
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Both the specimen and the heptane shall be at a
1.4 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s
temperature of 20 6 1°C. Transfer 5 mL of the specimen to a
Material Safety Data Sheet.
100-mL glass-stoppered (graduated) cylinder and add 5-mL
increments of heptane until the total specified volume (usually
2. Referenced Documents
specified as 19 volumes or 95 mL) has been added, shaking
2.1 ASTM Standards: well after each addition. A clear solution indicates miscibility
D611 Test Methods for Aniline Point and Mixed Aniline and a turbid solution indicates immiscibility or the presence of
Point of Petroleum Products and Hydrocarbon Solvents water in the specimen, or both.
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
6. Report
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
6.1 If the solution remains clear after the addition of the
specified amount of heptane, report the specimen as passing
this test.
This test method is under
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