ASTM D5564-95(2018)

Standard Test Method for Determination of the Total Ammonia Contained in Sulfonated or Sulfated Oils

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method of analysis is intended to determine the total ammonia in a sample of sulfonated or sulfated oil, or both, by boiling a water solution of the sample with excess alkali and determining by titration the loss in alkali after the boiling.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the total ammonia contained in sulfonated or sulfated oils.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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-Aug-2018
• ICS: 71.080.99 - Other organic chemicals
• Technical Committee: D31 - Leather
• Drafting Committee: D31.08 - Fats and Oils

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5564-95(2011) - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Total Ammonia Contained in Sulfonated or Sulfated Oils
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Refers: ASTM D5350-95(2019) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM D5350-95(2012) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Refers: ASTM D5350-95(2006) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Refers: ASTM D5350-95(2001) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1995
• Refers: ASTM D5350-95 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1995

Overview

ASTM D5564-95(2018) is an international standard developed by ASTM International that outlines a reliable test method for the determination of total ammonia content in sulfonated or sulfated oils. This standard is specifically useful in industries where precise measurement of ammonia is required-for example, in manufacturing leather, lubricants, or specialty chemicals that utilize sulfonated or sulfated oils. The method involves boiling a water solution of the oil sample with excess alkali and determining, through titration, the loss in alkali after boiling to accurately quantify ammonia levels.

The standard supports quality control, product certification, and compliance with regulatory requirements by providing consistent and repeatable results for total ammonia determination.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability:

  • Covers procedures for measuring total ammonia in sulfonated or sulfated oils.
  • SI units are used as the standard reference throughout the method.
  • Defines the user’s responsibility to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Significance and Use:

  • Provides accurate ammonia measurement essential for product quality, process control, and regulatory compliance.
  • The method is adopted from well-established practices, contributing to standardization and global compatibility.

• Methodology Highlights:

  • Involves boiling the oil sample in water with excess sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
  • Measures loss in alkalinity by titration after boiling to deduce ammonia content.
  • Uses glassware such as Erlenmeyer flasks, condensers, and chemical-resistant glass beads.
  • Requires precise preparation and standardization of reagents like sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and indicators (e.g., methyl orange).

• Limitations:

  • Does not address all potential safety concerns; users must establish appropriate practices and verify applicability concerning local regulations.

Applications

• Leather Industry:
  Used to monitor and control ammonia content in sulfonated oils, which are commonly used in leather treatment to impart desired characteristics and improve process efficiency.

• Chemical Manufacturing:
  Important for producers of sulfonated or sulfated oils to verify product consistency and ensure that residual ammonia levels meet specified requirements.

• Quality Assurance and R&D:
  Laboratories use this standardized method for routine analysis during production and research, providing reliable data for product certification and development.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Assists manufacturers in meeting international standards for chemical composition, facilitating easier cross-border trade and compliance with technical barriers to trade regulations.

Related Standards

• ASTM D5350:
  Standard Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, which provides related procedures referenced within the ammonia determination method.

• International Principles:
  This standard was developed under the World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) principles, ensuring alignment with globally recognized approaches for standardization.

• Other ASTM Standards:
  This method is often used in conjunction with related ASTM standards in the chemical, lubricant, and leather industries to support broader analytical and quality control frameworks.

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By using ASTM D5564-95(2018), organizations can ensure the accurate and consistent determination of total ammonia in sulfonated or sulfated oils, enhancing product reliability and supporting industry best practices. For further details and access to the full method, reference the official ASTM documentation on their website.

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: D5564 − 95 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Total Ammonia Contained in
Sulfonated or Sulfated Oils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5564; 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 between the flask and the condenser shall be a ground joint.
Perforated glass beads shall be used to prevent bumping.
1.1 This test method covers determination of the total
4.1.1 Flask—An Erlenmeyer flask (Fig. 1) made of a boro-
ammonia contained in sulfonated or sulfated oils.
silicate glass, having a capacity of approximately 300 mL and
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
provided with a glass stopper.
standard.
4.1.2 Condenser, consisting of a glass tube, 915 mm (36 in.)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in length and 8 mm ( ⁄16 in.) in outside diameter.The lower end
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the of the tube shall be flared and ground to fit the mouth of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Erlenmeyer flask.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 4.1.3 Glass Beads—Perforated glass beads, made of chemi-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cally resistant glass, approximately 4 mm ( ⁄32 in.) in diameter.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- Before using, the glass beads shall be boiled thoroughly in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
several portions of water or until the wash water reacts neutral
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the to a methyl orange indicator.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Reagents
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5.1 Ethyl Ether.
5.2 MethylOrangeIndicatorSolution(1g/L)—Dissolve 0.1
2. Referenced Documents
g of methyl orange in 100 mL of water.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.3 Sodium Chloride (NaCl), solid.
D5350 Test Method for Determination of Organically Com-
5.4 Sodium Hydroxide, Standard Solution (1 N)—
bined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, Test Method A
Accurately prepare and standardize a 1 N sodium hydroxide
3. Significance and Use
(NaOH) solution. Express the strength or concentration of the
solution as mg of KOH per mL; 1 mL of 1 N NaOH solution
3.1 This test method of analysis is intended to determine the
is equivalent to 56.1 mg of KOH.
totalammoniainasampleofsulfonatedorsulfatedoil,orboth,
by boiling a water solution of the sample with excess alkali and
5.5 Sodium Hydroxide, Standard Solution (0.5 N)—
determining by titration the loss in alkali after the boiling.
Accurately prepare and standardize a 0.5 N NaOH solution.
Express the strength of the solution as mg of KOH per mL; 1
4. Apparatus
mLof 0.5N NaOH solution is equivalent to 28.05 mg of KOH.
4.1 The apparatus required consists of a glass flask provided
5.6 SulfuricAcid,Standard(0.5N)—Accuratelyprepareand
with a glass stopper and an air condenser. The connection
standardize a 0.5N sulfuric acid (H SO ) solution. Express the
2 4
strength of the solution as mg of KOH per mL; 1 mL of 0.5 N
H SO is equivalent to 28.05 mg of KOH.
1 2 4
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D31 on Leather
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.08 on Fats and Oils. This test
5.7 Sulfuric Acid (1+19)—Carefully mix 1 volume of con-
method was developed in cooperation with the American Leather Chemists Assn.
centrated sulfuric acid (H SO , sp gr 1.84) into 19 volumes of
2 4
(Meth
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