ASTM D1133-13

Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The kauri-butanol value is used as a measure of solvent power of hydrocarbon solvents. High kauri-butanol values indicate relatively strong solvency.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative solvent power of hydrocarbon solvents used in paint and lacquer formulations. This test method is suitable for use with solvents having an initial boiling point over 40°C and a dry point under 300°C when determined in accordance with the procedures in Note 1. Note 1—Test Method D86 is used to determine the initial boiling point and dry point for mineral spirits and similar petroleum solvents. Test Method D1078 is used for pure compounds and narrow boiling range cuts.  
1.2 For purposes of determining conformance of an observed or a calculated value using this test method to relevant specifications, test result(s) 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 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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: 31-May-2013
• ICS: 71.080.60 - Alcohols. Ethers
• ICS: 87.060.30 - Solvents
• 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: D1133 − 13
Standard Test Method for
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Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1133; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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* D304Specification forn-Butyl Alcohol (Butanol)
D841Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftherelative
D1078Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
solvent power of hydrocarbon solvents used in paint and
ganic Liquids
lacquer formulations. This test method is suitable for use with
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
solvents having an initial boiling point over 40°C and a dry
Determine Conformance with Specifications
point under 300°C when determined in accordance with the
procedures in Note 1.
3. Terminology
NOTE1—TestMethodD86isusedtodeterminetheinitialboilingpoint
3.1 Definitions:
and dry point for mineral spirits and similar petroleum solvents. Test
3.1.1 kauri-butanol value, n—of a solvent, the volume in
MethodD1078isusedforpurecompoundsandnarrowboilingrangecuts.
millilitres at 25°C of the solvent, corrected to a defined
1.2 For purposes of determining conformance of an ob-
standard, required to produce a defined degree of turbidity
served or a calculated value using this test method to relevant
when added to 20 g of a standard solution of kauri resin in
specifications,testresult(s)shallberoundedoff“tothenearest
normal butyl alcohol.
unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Thekauriresinsolutionisstandardized
specificationlimit,inaccordancewiththerounding-offmethod
against toluene, which has an assigned value of 105, and a
of Practice E29.
mixture of 75% n-heptane and 25% toluene on a volume
1.3 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult
basis, which has an assigned value of 40.
the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 The kauri-butanol value is used as a measure of solvent
standard.
power of hydrocarbon solvents. High kauri-butanol values
indicate relatively strong solvency.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Water Bath, capable of being maintained at 25 6 5°C.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Alternatively, a temperature controlled environment main-
tained at 25 6 5°C may be used.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Volumetric Flask, 200-mL capacity.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.3 Erlenmeyer Flask, 250-mL capacity.
D86Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
5.4 Sample Dispensing Device, Buret, of at least 50-mL
Atmospheric Pressure
capacity, or equivalent, that is capable of accurately determin-
ing the volume dispensed to the nearest 0.1 mL.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
5.5 Print Specimen—A sheet of white paper having on it
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
black 10 or 12 point print, No. 31 Bruce old style type.
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
NOTE 2—Text in this published standard is satisfactory to use as print
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved
specimen.
in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1133– 10. DOI: 10.1520/
D1133-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. used in all tests unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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indicated, it is intended that all reagents shall conform to the point is approached. The end point is reached when the sharp
specifications of the Committee onAnalytical Reagents of the outlines of 10-point print placed directly beneath the Erlen-
American Chemical Society, where such spe
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Designation: D1133 − 10 D1133 − 13
Standard Test Method for
1
Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1133; 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 This test method covers the determination of the relative solvent power of hydrocarbon solvents used in paint and lacquer
formulations. This test method is suitable for use with solvents having an initial boiling point over 40°C and a dry point under
300°C when determined in accordance with the procedures in Note 1.
NOTE 1—Test Method D86 is used to determine the initial boiling point and dry point for mineral spirits and similar petroleum solvents. Test Method
D1078 is used for pure compounds and narrow boiling range cuts.
1.2 For purposes of determining conformance of an observed or a calculated value using this test method to relevant
specifications, test result(s) 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 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D304 Specification forn-Butyl Alcohol (Butanol)
D841 Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 kauri-butanol value, n—of a solvent, the volume in millilitres at 25°C of the solvent, corrected to a defined standard,
required to produce a defined degree of turbidity when added to 20 g of a standard solution of kauri resin in normal butyl alcohol.
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This test method 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 Dec. 1, 2010June 1, 2013. Published January 2011July 2013. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as
D1133 – 09.D1133 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/D1133-10.10.1520/D1133-13.
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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.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
The kauri resin solution is standardized against toluene, which has an assigned value of 105, and a mixture of 75 % n-heptane and
25 % toluene on a volume basis, which has an assigned value of 40.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 The kauri-butanol value is used as a measure of solvent power of hydrocarbon solvents. High kauri-butanol values indicate
relatively strong solvency.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Water Bath, capable of being maintained at 25 6 5°C. Alternatively, a temperature controlled environment maintained at
25 6 5°C may be used.
5.2 Volumetric Flask, 200-mL capacity.
5.3 Erlenmeyer Flask, 250-mL capacity.
5.4 Sample Dispensing Device, Buret, of at least 50-mL capacity, or equivalent, that is capable of accurately determining the
volume dispensed to the nearest 0.1 mL.
5.5 Print Specimen—A sheet of white paper having on it black 10 or 12 point print, No. 31 Bruce old style type.
NOTE 2—Text in this published standard is satisfactory to use as print specimen.
6. Reagents
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