ASTM D3734-05
(Specification)Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
ABSTRACT
This specification covers two types of aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, commonly referred to as high flash aromatic naphthas, namely: Type I (Aromatic 100) and Type II (Aromatic 150). These solvents are normally petroleum distillates having moderately low volatility and are used primarily by the coatings industry. The physical and chemical properties of high-flash aromatic naphthas shall conform to the requirements specified for the following: (1) appearance, (2) color, (3) amount of aromatics, (4) copper corrosion, (5) distillation range defined by the initial boiling point and dry point, (6) flash point, (7) Kauri-butanol value, (8) mixed aniline point, (9) odor, and (10) apparent specific gravity. The sampling and test methods to determine conformance to the specified properties are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers two types of aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, having high flash points, moderately low volatility, and a distillation range of approximately 30C (50F). These solvents are used primarily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred to as high-flash aromatic naphthas.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 E 29.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.
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Designation: D3734 – 05
Standard Specification for
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High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3734; 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* D849 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
1.1 This specification covers two types of aromatic hydro-
D891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of
carbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, having high
Liquid Industrial Chemicals
flash points, moderately low volatility, and a distillation range
D1133 Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocar-
of approximately 30°C (50°F). These solvents are used prima-
bon Solvents
rily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred to as
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
high-flash aromatic naphthas.
Cobalt Scale)
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Diluents
only.
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this
Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
D4052 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
Liquids by Digital Density Meter
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
Determine Conformance with Specifications
supplier’sMaterialSafetyDataSheetformaterialslistedinthis
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
specification.
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
2. Referenced Documents PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
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of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
3. Classification
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
3.1 High-flash aromatic naphthas shall be of the following
Atmospheric Pressure
types, as specified:
D156 Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products
3.1.1 Type I—Aromatic 100 (Note 1), having a flash point
(Saybolt Chromometer Method)
not less than 38°C (100°F).
D268 Guide for Sampling andTestingVolatile Solvents and
3.1.2 Type II—Aromatic 150 (Note 2), having a flash point
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
not less than 61°C (142°F).
Coatings and Material
D611 Test Methods for Aniline Point and Mixed Aniline
NOTE 1—Aromatic 100 consists primarily of C aromatic hydrocar-
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Point of Petroleum Products and Hydrocarbon Solvents
bons.
NOTE 2—Aromatic 150 consists primarily of C aromatic hydrocar-
10
bons.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
4. Properties
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of high-flash
Current edition approved May 15, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
aromatic naphthas shall conform to the requirements specified
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D3734 – 01. DOI:
10.1520/D3734-05. in Table 1.
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D3734 – 05
TABLE 1 Physical and Chemical Properties of High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
Type I Type II
Commercial reference Aromatic 100 Aromatic 150
Appearance clear and free of suspended matter and undissolved water.
Color not darker than +28 on the Saybolt scale, or 10 on the platinum-cobalt
scale.
Aromatics, volume %, min 95 95
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Copper corrosion, ⁄2 h at 100°C no iridescence, discoloration, or gray or black deposit on
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