ASTM D770-11

Standard Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the properties and requirements for isopropyl alcohol. Specimens shall be suitably sampled and tested, and shall adhere accordingly to specified values of the following properties: apparent specific gravity; color (Pt-Co scale); distillation range; nonvolatile matter content; odor; water content; acidity (acetic acid); and water miscibility.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers isopropyl alcohol (99 % grade).  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 E29.
1.4 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.  
1.5 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2011
• ICS: 71.080.60 - Alcohols. Ethers
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D770 −11
Standard Specification for
1,2
Isopropyl Alcohol
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D770; 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* vents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
Products
1.1 This specification covers isopropyl alcohol (99 %
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
grade).
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D1476 Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Solvents
standard.
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this and Related Products
D1722 Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit Solvents
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
the rounding-off method of Practice E29. Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Colorimetry
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
1.5 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
Material Safety Data Sheet.
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of
2. Referenced Documents
3. Properties
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Isopropyl alcohol shall conform to the following re-
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and
quirements:
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
Apparent specific gravity,
Coatings and Material
20/20°C 0.785 to 0.787
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
or
25/25°C 0.782 to 0.784
ganic Liquids
A
Color, Pt-Co scale, max 10
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
B
Distillation range, 760 mmHg
Cobalt Scale)
Nonvolatile matter, max, mg/100 mL 5
C
Odor nonresidual
D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and
D
Water, max, weight % 0.2
Diluents
E
Acidity, acetic acid, max, weight % 0.002
D1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Sol- Water miscibility passes test
A
InstrumentalPt-CocolordeterminedbyTestMethodD5386havebeenshownto
have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co color determined by Test
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
Method D1209. However, it is not known whether isopropyl alcohol was part of the
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
sample set included in the interlaboratory study.
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
B
Distill entirely within a 1.5°C range which shall include 82.3°C.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originally C
Optional, when required, as agreed upon between the supplier and the
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D770 – 05. DOI:
consumer.
10.1520/D0770-11.
2
This compound is also known under the name propanol-2 and isopropanol.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
the ASTM website. dodssp.daps.dla.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D
This quantitative water limit ensures that the material is miscible without turbidity
5.1.4 Nonvolatile Matter—Test Method D1353.
with 19 volumes of 99 % heptane at 20°C.
E
5.1.5 Odor—Test Method D1296.
Equivalent to 0.019 mg KOH per gram of sample.
5.1.6 Water—Test Methods D1364 and D1476.
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Designation:D770–05 Designation: D770 – 11
Standard Specification for
,
1 2
Isopropyl Alcohol
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D770; 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 isopropyl alcohol (99 % grade).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 E29.
1.4
1.4 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.
1.5 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and
Material
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
D1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
D1476 Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
D1613 Test Method forAcidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
Products
D1722 Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry E1Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass
Thermometers
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
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PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of
3. Properties
3.1 Isopropyl alcohol shall conform to the following requirements:
Apparent specific gravity,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
Current edition approved May 15, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D770–95(1999). DOI:
10.1520/D0770-05.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originally approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D770 – 05. DOI:
10.1520/D0770-11.
2
This compound is also known under the name propanol-2 and isopropanol.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
4
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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20/20°C 0.785 to 0.787
or
25/25°C 0.782 to 0.784
A
Color, Pt-Co scale, max 10
B
Distillation range, 760 mmHg
Nonvolatile matter, max, mg/100 mL 5
C
Odor nonresidual
D
Water, max, weight % 0.2
E
Acidity, acetic acid, max, weight % 0.002
Water miscibility passes test
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A
InstrumentalPt-CocolordeterminedbyTestMethodD5386havebeenshowntohavenostatisticallysignificantdifferencefromPt-CocolordeterminedbyTestMethod
D1209. However, it is not known whether isopropyl a
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