ASTM D801-02(2022)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Dipentene
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Dipentene
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The testing procedures described in these test methods have been in use for many years and emphasize the physical properties rather than the chemical composition of dipentene. These procedures were sufficient when dipentene was used primarily as a solvent. Currently, however, dipentene finds application as a chemical raw material and a knowledge of its chemical composition is therefore important. Test Methods D6387 describe a capillary gas chromatography method which is suitable for determining both the major and minor components found in dipentene.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing dipentene and related terpene solvents, consisting chiefly of monocyclic terpene hydrocarbons distilling above the range for turpentine.
1.2 The procedures given in these test methods appear in the following order:
Section
Sampling
4
Detection and Removal of Separated Water
5
Appearance
6
Color
7
Odor
8
Specific Gravity
9
Refractive Index
10
Composition
11
Flash Point
12
Moisture
13
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
- 30-Nov-2022
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.34 - Pine Chemicals and Hydrocarbon Resins
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Effective Date
- 10-Jul-2003
- Effective Date
- 10-Jul-2001
Overview
ASTM D801-02(2022) is the internationally recognized standard for sampling and testing dipentene and related terpene solvents. Developed by ASTM International, this standard specifies procedures to evaluate key physical and selected chemical properties of dipentene-a material widely used in both solvent applications and as a chemical raw material. The standard covers sampling, testing for physical attributes (appearance, color, odor, specific gravity, refractive index, flash point, and moisture), and analytical methods for chemical composition. With the increasing use of dipentene in chemical synthesis, understanding its properties and composition is essential for producers, suppliers, and industrial users to ensure quality and safety in various applications.
Key Topics
The standard outlines test methods for the following key attributes of dipentene:
Sampling Procedures
Provides guidelines for obtaining representative samples from containers using recognized ASTM protocols to avoid contamination and ensure reliability.Detection and Removal of Separated Water
Describes the process for identifying and removing separated water from dipentene samples before analysis, ensuring accuracy in subsequent tests.Physical Properties
- Appearance: Assesses clarity and the presence of foreign matter.
- Color: Compares sample color to standard color scales (Gardner and platinum-cobalt).
- Odor: Compares sample odor to an agreed-upon standard using trained personnel or reference samples.
- Specific Gravity: Determined at a standardized temperature and corrected for any temperature variation.
- Refractive Index: Measured with precision instruments, corrected to a standard reference temperature.
Chemical Composition
Recommends the use of capillary gas chromatography (see ASTM D6387) to determine the concentration of major and minor components in dipentene.Flash Point and Moisture Content
Standard methods for determining the flash point (critical for storage and transport safety) and moisture content using rapid methods like the Karl Fischer technique.Reporting and Units
All values are reported in SI units, aligning with international measurement standards.Safety and Environmental Practices
Emphasizes the user’s responsibility to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental protocols based on regulatory requirements.
Applications
ASTM D801-02(2022) is widely used across industries to ensure the quality and consistency of dipentene and related terpene hydrocarbons. Key applications include:
Solvent Quality Control
Ensuring that dipentene used as a solvent meets essential criteria for clarity, purity, and compatibility with end-use systems such as paints, coatings, and cleaning agents.Chemical Manufacturing
For manufacturers using dipentene as a raw material in the production of resins, flavors, fragrances, and other chemicals, this standard supports precise specification and product consistency.Regulatory Compliance
Helps companies comply with international trade and safety regulations by standardizing sampling and analysis.Industrial R&D and Quality Assurance
Assists laboratories and quality departments in verifying raw material properties and meeting customer specifications.
Related Standards
Several ASTM standards complement or are referenced by ASTM D801-02(2022) for testing and analysis of dipentene and related products:
- ASTM D268 - Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents
- ASTM D890 - Test Method for Water in Liquid Pine Chemicals
- ASTM D1209 - Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
- ASTM D6166 - Test Method for Color of Pine Chemicals (Gardner Color Scale)
- ASTM D6387 - Test Methods for Composition of Turpentine and Related Terpene Products by Capillary Gas Chromatography
- ASTM E300 - Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
Keywords: dipentene, terpene solvents, ASTM D801, sampling methods, physical properties, gas chromatography, solvent quality, chemical analysis, industrial standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D801-02(2022) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Dipentene". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The testing procedures described in these test methods have been in use for many years and emphasize the physical properties rather than the chemical composition of dipentene. These procedures were sufficient when dipentene was used primarily as a solvent. Currently, however, dipentene finds application as a chemical raw material and a knowledge of its chemical composition is therefore important. Test Methods D6387 describe a capillary gas chromatography method which is suitable for determining both the major and minor components found in dipentene. SCOPE 1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing dipentene and related terpene solvents, consisting chiefly of monocyclic terpene hydrocarbons distilling above the range for turpentine. 1.2 The procedures given in these test methods appear in the following order: Section Sampling 4 Detection and Removal of Separated Water 5 Appearance 6 Color 7 Odor 8 Specific Gravity 9 Refractive Index 10 Composition 11 Flash Point 12 Moisture 13 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 The testing procedures described in these test methods have been in use for many years and emphasize the physical properties rather than the chemical composition of dipentene. These procedures were sufficient when dipentene was used primarily as a solvent. Currently, however, dipentene finds application as a chemical raw material and a knowledge of its chemical composition is therefore important. Test Methods D6387 describe a capillary gas chromatography method which is suitable for determining both the major and minor components found in dipentene. SCOPE 1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing dipentene and related terpene solvents, consisting chiefly of monocyclic terpene hydrocarbons distilling above the range for turpentine. 1.2 The procedures given in these test methods appear in the following order: Section Sampling 4 Detection and Removal of Separated Water 5 Appearance 6 Color 7 Odor 8 Specific Gravity 9 Refractive Index 10 Composition 11 Flash Point 12 Moisture 13 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 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 D801-02(2022) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 87.060.30 - Solvents. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D801-02(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D6387-19(2023), ASTM D6387-19, ASTM D6387-99(2014)e1, ASTM D890-12, ASTM D6166-12, ASTM D6387-99(2010)e1, ASTM D6166-08, ASTM D890-98(2008), ASTM D268-01(2007), ASTM D6387-99(2005), ASTM D1209-05e1, ASTM D1209-05, ASTM D890-98(2003), ASTM D6166-97(2003), ASTM D268-96. 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: D801 − 02 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Methods for
Sampling and Testing Dipentene
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D801; 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 D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and
Coatings and Material
testing dipentene and related terpene solvents, consisting
D890 Test Method for Water in Liquid Pine Chemicals
chiefly of monocyclic terpene hydrocarbons distilling above
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
the range for turpentine.
Cobalt Scale)
1.2 Theproceduresgiveninthesetestmethodsappearinthe
D6166 Test Method for Color of Pine Chemicals and Re-
following order:
lated Products (Instrumental Determination of Gardner
Section
Color)
Sampling 4
D6387 Test Methods for Composition of Turpentine and
Detection and Removal of Separated Water 5
Related Terpene Products by Capillary Gas Chromatogra-
Appearance 6
Color 7
phy
Odor 8
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
Specific Gravity 9
Refractive Index 10
Composition 11 3. Significance and Use
Flash Point 12
3.1 The testing procedures described in these test methods
Moisture 13
have been in use for many years and emphasize the physical
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
properties rather than the chemical composition of dipentene.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
These procedures were sufficient when dipentene was used
standard.
primarily as a solvent. Currently, however, dipentene finds
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
application as a chemical raw material and a knowledge of its
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
chemical composition is therefore important. Test Methods
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D6387 describe a capillary gas chromatography method which
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
is suitable for determining both the major and minor compo-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
nents found in dipentene.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Sampling
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1 Sample the material in accordance with the procedure
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
described in Guide D268 and Practice E300. If a sample from
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
close to the bottom of a tank shows a decided difference in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
colororappearancefromsamplestakenatotherdepths,takean
extra bottom sample and examine it separately from the
2. Referenced Documents
composite sample. In such case the composite sample shall not
2.1 ASTM Standards:
include any portion of such bottom sample.
1 5. Detection and Removal of Separated Water
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on
Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct
5.1 Draw a portion of the dipentene by means of a glass or
responsibility of Subcommittee D01.34 on Pine Chemicals and Hydrocarbon
metal container with a removable stopper or top, or with a
Resins.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally
thief, from the lowest part of the container, or by opening the
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D801 – 02 (2017).
bottom valve of the level tank car. If water is found to be
DOI: 10.1520/D0801-02R22.
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
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Detailed description of equipment suitable for such sampling is given in
the ASTM website. Practice E300.
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