ASTM D1173-53(1997)

Standard Test Method for Foaming Properties of Surface-Active Agents

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the foaming properties of surface-active agents as defined in Terminology D459. This test method is applicable under limited and controlled conditions, but does not necessarily yield information correlating with specific end uses.  
1.2 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: 14-Sep-1953
• Technical Committee: D12 - Soaps and Other Detergents
• Drafting Committee: D12.15 - Physical Testing

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D1173-53(2001) - Standard Test Method for Foaming Properties of Surface-Active Agents
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-1953

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 1173 – 53 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Test Method for
Foaming Properties of Surface-Active Agents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1173; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the foam-
ing properties of surface-active agents as defined in Terminol-
ogy D 459. This test method is applicable under limited and
controlled conditions, but does not necessarily yield informa-
tion correlating with specific end uses.
1.2 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 appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 459 Terminology Relating To Soaps and Other Deter-
gents
3. Apparatus
3.1 Pipet—The pipet (Fig. 1) shall be constructed from
standard-wall, chemically resistant glass tubing having the
following dimensions: for the bulb, 45 6 1.5 mm outside
diameter; for the lower stem, 7 6 0.5 mm outside diameter.
The upper stem shall be constructed to contain a solid-stopper,
straight bore, No. 2, standard-taper stopcock having a 2-mm
bore and stems 8 mm in outside diameter. Both the upper and
lower seals of the bulb to the stems shall be hemispherical in
shape. The lower stem shall be 60 6 2 mm in length from the
point of attachment to the bulb and shall contain an orifice
sealed into the lower end. The orifice shall be constructed from
precision bore tubing having an inside diameter of 2.9 6 0.02
FIG. 1 Foam Pipet
mm and a length of 10 6 0.05 mm, with both ends ground
square. The orifice shall have an outside diameter so as to fit
from standard-wall, chemically resistant glass tubing having an
snugly into the lower stem and form a secure seal to the stem
internal diameter of 50 6 0.8 mm, with one end constricted and
when heated with a sharp pointed flame in the blow torch. The
sealed to a straight-bore, solid-plug, standard-taper No. 6
pipet shall be calibrated to contain 200 6 0.2 mL at 20°C. The
stopcock having a 6-mm bore and 12-mm stems. The receiver
calibration mark shall be on the upper stem at least 15 mm
shall have three calibration marks which shall completely
below the barrel of the stopcock and shall completely encircle
encircle the tube. The first mark shall be at the 50-mL point,
the stem.
shall be measured with the stopcock closed, and shall not be on
3.2 Receiver—The receiver (Fig. 2) shall be constructed
any curved portion of the constriction. The second mark shall
be at the 250-mL point, and the third mark at a distance of 90
6 0.5 cm above the 50-mL mark. The receiver tube shall be
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-12 on Soaps
and Other Detergents and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D12.15 on
mounted in a standard-wall tubular water jacket, having an
Physical Testing.
external diameter of not less than 70 mm, fitted with inlet and
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 1953. Published November 1953. Originally
outlet connections. The jacket may be attached to the receiver
published as D 1173 – 51 T. Last previous edition D 1173 – 51 T.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04. with rubber stoppers or may be sealed at the top and bottom.
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D 1173
on the receiver. A meter stick shall be fastened to the side or
behind the receiver with the zero point level with the 250-mL
calibration point on the receiver.
4. Test Solution
4.1 Distilled water, or water of various degrees of hardness,
may be used for this test. Preheat the water used for preparing
the solution and add slowly, while stir
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