ASTM D4077-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
Standard Specification for Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). Tests shall be performed to determine the requirements of cumene in accordance to the following test methods: purity; alpha-methylstrene, benzene, butylbenzenes, diisopropylbenzenes, ethylbenzene, phenols, n-propylbenzene, sulfur, bromine index, and appearance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, 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 E29.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this specification.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2023
- Technical Committee
- D16 - Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals
- Drafting Committee
- D16.07 - Styrene, Ethylbenzene and C9 and C10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 15-Feb-2014
- Effective Date
- 15-Jul-2013
- Effective Date
- 15-Jul-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2012
Overview
ASTM D4077-23 is the internationally recognized standard specification for cumene (isopropylbenzene), issued by ASTM International. This standard defines the critical requirements for testing, sampling, and ensuring the quality and purity of cumene, a key raw material used in the chemical industry. ASTM D4077-23 is part of the work overseen by ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty, and Related Chemicals.
Cumene is widely used in the production of phenol and acetone and serves as an important intermediate in various chemical syntheses. High purity and strict control of contaminant levels are crucial for safety and performance in downstream applications.
Key Topics
- Material Purity: Specifies minimum purity requirements for cumene to ensure suitability for industrial and commercial applications.
- Impurity Limits: Defines allowed maximum concentrations for byproducts and contaminants such as alpha-methylstyrene, benzene, butylbenzenes, diisopropylbenzenes, ethylbenzene, phenols, n-propylbenzene, sulfur, and cumene hydroperoxide.
- Physical Appearance: Requires cumene to be clear and free of haze, particulates, and suspended matter, as per inspection procedures.
- Color Specifications: Sets limits on color, using defined test methods for accurate assessment.
- Test Methods: References multiple ASTM analytical procedures, including those for determining purity, contaminants, bromine index, sulfur, and color.
- Compliance and Rounding: Mandates that values be rounded to the nearest unit as per ASTM Practice E29, ensuring standardized reporting and interpretation.
- Regulatory Guidance: Advises stakeholders to consult current OSHA regulations, supplier safety data sheets, and follow all relevant local and international safety guidelines.
Applications
Adhering to ASTM D4077-23 is crucial for industries that:
- Manufacture Phenol and Acetone: The primary uses for high-purity cumene, where strict control of impurities ensures process efficiency and product quality.
- Supply Industrial Chemicals: Producers and distributors who must guarantee their cumene meets international acceptance criteria for purity and safety.
- Research and Development: Laboratories analyzing cumene as a reagent, solvent, or starting material in chemical synthesis and formulation.
- Quality Control Laboratories: Facilities responsible for certifying material quality and ensuring compliance with chemical industry standards.
By following ASTM D4077-23, stakeholders ensure that cumene meets stringent international benchmarks, minimizing risks of contamination in downstream processes and enabling global trade and distribution.
Related Standards
Compliance with ASTM D4077-23 may involve or reference several other important ASTM standards, including:
- D1492 - Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Coulometric Titration
- D3160 - Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene
- D3437 - Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
- D5386 / D8005 - Test Methods for Color of Clear Liquids
- D5776 - Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration
- D7057 - Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene by Gas Chromatography
- D7183 / D7359 - Test Methods for Detection of Sulfur and Other Elements
- E2680 - Visual Inspection Procedure for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids
- E29 - Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
Each of these standards supports the rigorous assessment of cumene’s properties, ensuring thorough and reliable quality control in line with international best practices.
Keywords
cumene, isopropylbenzene, ASTM D4077-23, chemical purity, phenol production, acetone manufacturing, industrial chemicals, chemical standards, quality control, analytical testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D4077-23 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). Tests shall be performed to determine the requirements of cumene in accordance to the following test methods: purity; alpha-methylstrene, benzene, butylbenzenes, diisopropylbenzenes, ethylbenzene, phenols, n-propylbenzene, sulfur, bromine index, and appearance. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). 1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, 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 E29. 1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this specification. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). Tests shall be performed to determine the requirements of cumene in accordance to the following test methods: purity; alpha-methylstrene, benzene, butylbenzenes, diisopropylbenzenes, ethylbenzene, phenols, n-propylbenzene, sulfur, bromine index, and appearance. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). 1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, 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 E29. 1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this specification. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4077-23 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.15 - Aromatic hydrocarbons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D4077-23 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM E2680-23, ASTM D7183-18a, ASTM E298-17a, ASTM E298-17, ASTM E299-17, ASTM D3160-16, ASTM D8005-15, ASTM E2680-09(2015)e1, ASTM D7183-15, ASTM D7359-14, ASTM D5776-14, ASTM D5776-13, ASTM D7359-13, ASTM D7057-13, ASTM D3160-12. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4077 − 23
Standard Specification for
Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4077; 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* carbons by Electrometric Titration
D7057 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
(Cumene) by Gas Chromatography (External Standard)
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
D7183 Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in
specification: for purposes of determining conformance with
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals by Ultra-
this specification, an observed value or a calculated value shall
violet Fluorescence
be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
D7359 Test Method for Total Fluorine, Chlorine and Sulfur
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Mixtures by Oxida-
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
tive Pyrohydrolytic Combustion followed by Ion Chroma-
tography Detection (Combustion Ion Chromatography-
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this CIC)
D8005 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
standard.
Cobalt Scale)
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used
Determine Conformance with Specifications
in this specification.
E298 Test Methods for Assay of Organic Peroxides
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
E299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxides In
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Organic Solvents
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E2680 Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
2.2 Other Documents:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.1000 and
1910.1200 Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Air con-
2. Referenced Documents
taminants; Hazard Communication
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1492 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydro-
3. Properties
carbons by Coulometric Titration
3.1 Cumene (isopropylbenzene) shall conform to the fol-
D3160 Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopro-
lowing requirements:
pylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
ASTM Test
Property Specifications
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic
A
Method
Products
Purity, mass %, min 99.92 D7057
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
Alpha-Methylstrene, mass %, max 0.01 D7057
Colorimetry
Benzene, mass %, max 0.001 D7057
D5776 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydro- Butylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.02 D7057
Diisopropylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.002 D7057
Ethylbenzene, mass %, max 0.01 D7057
Phenols, mg/kg, max 5 D3160 or D7057
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
n-Propylbenzene, mass %, max 0.03 D7057
Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsi-
Sulfur, mg/kg, max 1 D7183 or
...
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Designation: D4077 − 22 D4077 − 23
Standard Specification for
Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4077; 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*
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this
specification, 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 E29.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this
specification.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1492 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Coulometric Titration
D3160 Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
D3760 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene (Cumene) by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2022)
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
D5776 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration
D7057 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene (Cumene) by Gas Chromatography (External Standard)
D7183 Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals by Ultraviolet
Fluorescence
D7359 Test Method for Total Fluorine, Chlorine and Sulfur in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Mixtures by Oxidative
Pyrohydrolytic Combustion followed by Ion Chromatography Detection (Combustion Ion Chromatography-CIC)
D8005 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D16.07 on Styrene, Ethylbenzene and C9 and C10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022April 1, 2023. Published September 2022April 2023. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20172022 as
D4077 – 17.D4077 – 22. DOI: 10.1520/D4077-22.10.1520/D4077-23.
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D4077 − 23
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E298 Test Methods for Assay of Organic Peroxides
E299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxides In Organic Solvents
E2680 Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
2.2 Othe
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