ASTM D914-12

Standard Test Methods for Ethylcellulose

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The results of this test are used for calculating the total solids in the sample and, by common usage, all materials volatile at this test temperature are designated as moisture.  
5.2 Moisture analysis (along with sulfated ash) is used to calculate the amount of active polymer in the material and shall be considered when determining the amount of ethylcellulose in various functions.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of ethylcellulose.  
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
Sections  
Moisture  
4 to 6  
Sulfated Ash  
7 to 11  
Chlorides (as Sodium Chloride)  
12 to 16  
Ethoxyl Content  
20 to 24  
Viscosity  
25 to 39
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.  
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2012
• ICS: 85.040 - Pulps
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.36 - Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D914-00(2006) - Standard Test Methods for Ethylcellulose
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM D914-12(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Ethylcellulose
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2019
• Referred By: ASTM D4209-07(2019) - Standard Practice for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Cellulosics, Emulsions, Resin Solutions, Shellac, and Varnishes
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E2403-23 - Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash of Organic Materials by Thermogravimetry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D914 − 12
Standard Test Methods for
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Ethylcellulose
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D914; 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 D362 SpecificationforIndustrialGradeToluene(Withdrawn
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1989)
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of ethylcellulose.
D446 Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass
Capillary Kinematic Viscometers
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
D841 Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene
Sections
Moisture 4 to 6 D4794 Test Method for Determination of Ethoxyl or Hy-
Sulfated Ash 7 to 11
droxyethoxyl Substitution in Cellulose Ether Products by
Chlorides (as Sodium Chloride) 12 to 16
Gas Chromatography
Ethoxyl Content 20 to 24
Viscosity 25 to 39
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3. Purity of Reagents and Materials
only.
3.1 Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests.
1.4 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the reagents used shall
many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical
central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or
Reagents of the American Chemical Society, where such
its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to 4
specifications are available. Where such specifications have
materials.Cautionshouldbetakenwhenhandlingmercuryand
not been established, reagents of the best grade available shall
mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Ma-
be used. References to water shall be understood to mean
terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website
distilled water.
(http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional informa-
tion. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-
MOISTURE
containingproducts,orboth,inyourstatemaybeprohibitedby
4. Scope
state law.
4.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthevolatile
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
content of ethylcellulose.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
5. Significance and Use
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
5.1 The results of this test are used for calculating the total
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
solids in the sample and, by common usage, all materials
volatile at this test temperature are designated as moisture.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Moisture analysis (along with sulfated ash) is used to
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2.1 ASTM Standards: calculatetheamountofactivepolymerinthematerialandshall
be considered when determining the amount of ethylcellulose
in various functions.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on
Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct
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responsibility of Subcommittee D01.36 on Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D914 – 00 (2006). Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
DOI: 10.1520/D0914-12. Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or listed by the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville,
the ASTM website. MD.
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6. Apparatus After cooling, add 1 mLof H SO in such a way as to moisten
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the entire ash; then cautiously heat with the burner to dense
6.1 Oven, gravity convection, capable of maintaining a
white fumes. Ignite in a muffle furnace at 800 6 25°C until all
temperature of 105 6 3°C.
signs of carbon are gone. Cool in a desiccator and reweigh
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Designation: D914 − 00 (Reapproved 2006) D914 − 12
Standard Test Methods for
1
Ethylcellulose
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D914; 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
1.1 These test methods cover the testing of ethylcellulose.
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
Sections
Moisture 4 to 6
Sulfated Ash 7 to 11
Chlorides (as Sodium Chloride) 12 to 16
Ethoxyl Content 20 to 24
Viscosity 25 to 39
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware
that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D362 Specification for Industrial Grade Toluene (Withdrawn 1989)
D446 Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass Capillary Kinematic Viscometers
D841 Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene
D4794 Test Method for Determination of Ethoxyl or Hydroxyethoxyl Substitution in Cellulose Ether Products by Gas
Chromatography
E1E2251 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersLiquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard
Precision Liquids
3. Purity of Reagents and Materials
3.1 Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the reagents used shall conform to the
specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society, where such specifications are
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available. Where such specifications have not been established, reagents of the best grade available shall be used. References to
water shall be understood to mean distilled water.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.36 on Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives.
Current edition approved April 1, 2006July 1, 2012. Published April 2006September 2012. Originally approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 20002006 as
D914 – 00.D914 – 00 (2006). DOI: 10.1520/D0914-00R06.10.1520/D0914-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
4
Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not listed by
the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia and National
Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville, MD.
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MOISTURE
4. Scope
4.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatile content of ethylcellulose.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The results of this test are used for calculating the total solids in the sample and, by common usage, all materials volatile
at this test temperature are designated as moisture.
5.2 Moisture analysis (along with su
...