ASTM D1901-10(2020)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
Standard Test Method for Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method gives valid comparisons of the evaporation rates of the subject materials. These comparisons are required for the determination of the suitability of a proposed material for specific cleaning applications.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative evaporation time of halogenated organic solvents and their admixtures. This test method is not applicable in the presence of excessive drafts or high-velocity air currents.
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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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-2020
- Technical Committee
- D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
- Drafting Committee
- D26.04 - Test Methods
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2004
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Apr-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Apr-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Apr-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Apr-2002
Overview
ASTM D1901-10(2020) is the Standard Test Method for Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures, developed by ASTM International. This test method provides a means for measuring and comparing the relative evaporation rates of halogenated organic solvents (and their blends) under controlled conditions. These comparisons are essential for determining the appropriateness of a solvent for various industrial cleaning and processing applications.
This standard outlines a procedure for evaluating the time required for a test solvent to evaporate, relative to a reference solvent, under specified test conditions. The results help users select the most suitable halogenated solvent for particular processes where evaporation time is a critical parameter.
Key Topics
- Measurement Method: Specifies a procedure to determine the evaporation time of a test material versus a standard reference solvent using a sheet-metal test panel.
- Test Conditions: Requires controlled ambient conditions, avoiding excessive drafts or high-velocity air currents to ensure reliable and reproducible results.
- Relative Evaporation Time: Results are reported as a ratio of the 'dry time' of the test solvent to that of the reference standard (e.g., perchloroethylene or p-xylene).
- Applicability: Focuses on halogenated organic solvents and their admixtures, specifically for cleaning and industrial use where solvent evaporation is relevant.
- Units of Measurement: All values are expressed in SI units, providing a consistent and internationally recognized basis for comparison.
- Safety and Compliance: Stresses that safety, health, and environmental practices are the responsibility of the user, and regulatory limitations must be considered before use.
Applications
ASTM D1901-10(2020) is most valuable in industries where solvent performance and drying time are critical factors. Typical applications include:
- Industrial Cleaning: Comparing solvent evaporation allows users to select materials that will meet drying and residue requirements for cleaning components in manufacturing and maintenance.
- Formulation of Solvent Blends: Enables formulators to evaluate how different admixtures affect evaporation rates, which can be vital for product development and optimization.
- Quality Control: Used in quality assurance to verify the consistency of commercial solvent products and detect batch-to-batch variation.
- Procurement and Specification: Assists purchasing teams and technical staff in specifying and sourcing solvents with desired evaporation characteristics.
- Regulatory Compliance: Provides a recognized test method for verifying product conformity and documentation in regulatory submissions.
Related Standards
For broader context and complementary testing, related standards include:
- ASTM B209: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, which details materials used for the test panels in this method.
- ASTM D5324: Test methods for evaluating properties of solvents and cleaning agents.
- ISO 11014: Safety data sheets for chemical products-content and order of sections, useful for regulatory and hazard communication related to solvents.
- ASTM D6806: Standard for the determination of volatile content in cleaning solvents.
By following ASTM D1901-10(2020), organizations ensure a standardized, internationally recognized approach to measuring and comparing the evaporation time of halogenated organic solvents, supporting reliable selection and quality control in solvent-based processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D1901-10(2020) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This test method gives valid comparisons of the evaporation rates of the subject materials. These comparisons are required for the determination of the suitability of a proposed material for specific cleaning applications. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative evaporation time of halogenated organic solvents and their admixtures. This test method is not applicable in the presence of excessive drafts or high-velocity air currents. 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This test method gives valid comparisons of the evaporation rates of the subject materials. These comparisons are required for the determination of the suitability of a proposed material for specific cleaning applications. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative evaporation time of halogenated organic solvents and their admixtures. This test method is not applicable in the presence of excessive drafts or high-velocity air currents. 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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 D1901-10(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D1901-10(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D1901-10(2015), ASTM B209-10, ASTM B209-07, ASTM B209-06, ASTM B209-04, ASTM B209-02a, ASTM B209-02e1, ASTM B209-01, ASTM B209-00, ASTM B209-02. 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: D1901 − 10 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Test Method for
Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents
and Their Admixtures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1901; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative 4.1 The evaporation rate is determined by measuring the
evaporation time of halogenated organic solvents and their time required for complete evaporation of a thin film of the
admixtures. This test method is not applicable in the presence solvent from a sheet-metal panel in comparison with a refer-
of excessive drafts or high-velocity air currents. ence standard solvent.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
5. Significance and Use
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
5.1 This test method gives valid comparisons of the evapo-
standard.
ration rates of the subject materials. These comparisons are
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
required for the determination of the suitability of a proposed
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
material for specific cleaning applications.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
6. Apparatus
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1 Test Panel—A 1 mm by 100 mm by 150 mm panel of
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
aluminum, AA Alloy 6061, Temper T4 or T6, having a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
horizontal scribe mark across the width of the panel 25 mm
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
from one 100 mm edge.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
6.2 Support Base to hold the panel at 60 6 1° from the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. horizontal.
6.3 Stopwatch, or electric interval timer.
2. Referenced Documents
6.4 Graduate, 10 mL, with pouring lip.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
7. Reagents
Sheet and Plate
7.1 Perchloroethylene, initial boiling point 121 °C, boiling
range 2 °C, purity 99 %.
3. Terminology
7.2 p-Xylene, 99 %.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 admixture—a blend of a halogenated hydrocarbon
8. Procedure
with a nonhalogenated hydrocarbon (for example, mineral
8.1 Place a clean, water-break-free test panel on the support
spirits).
base at an angle of 60 6 1° from the horizontal, with the scribe
mark at the lower end of the panel (Note 1). Using the
1 graduate, pour 10 mL of the material under test over the test
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct panel, being sure to get complete coverage of the entire
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.04 on Test Methods.
exposedsurface.Assoonasthe10mLoftestmaterialhasbeen
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
poured, observe the upper edge of the panel for a break in the
approved in 1961 as D1901 – 61 T. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
D1901–10(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D1901–10R20.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Aluminum Association alloy designation in accordance with ASTM
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