ASTM D3698-04(2015)

Standard Practice for Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice is intended for use by employers in developing their own specific operation standards for solvent vapor degreasing operations.  
4.2 Certain vapor degreasing operations are subject to the requirements of the National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning (Halogenated Solvent Cleaner NESHAP) as found in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart T. The determination of the applicability of these, or any additional requirements is the responsibility of the user.  
4.3 This practice is not intended to address all of the requirements contained in the Halogenated Solvent Cleaner NESHAP. Development and implementation of training programs, recordkeeping, and other additional requirements of the NESHAP are the responsibility of the user.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice recommends work practices for conventional vapor degreasing operations utilizing any solvent or solvent blend that has been categorized as nonflammable.  
1.2 This practice is not intended for use in vapor degreasing operations utilizing flammable (low flash point) solvents or in vapor degreasing operations utilizing enclosed (sealed, airtight) equipment. For these non-applicable operations, users should consult the solvent or equipment supplier for additional information.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2015
• ICS: 87.060.30 - Solvents
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.02 - Vapor Degreasing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3698-04(2010) - Standard Practice for Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM D3698-04(2020) - Standard Practice for Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Referred By: ASTM D4579-00(2023) - Standard Practice for Handling an Acid Degreaser or Still
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3698 − 04 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
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Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3698; 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 29 CFR Part 1910 U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Safety and Health Standards
1.1 This practice recommends work practices for conven-
tional vapor degreasing operations utilizing any solvent or
2.3 Other Documents:
solvent blend that has been categorized as nonflammable.
Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physi-
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cal Agents, ACGIH Industrial Ventilation, ACGIH
1.2 This practice is not intended for use in vapor degreasing
operations utilizing flammable (low flash point) solvents or in NFPA 704 Identification System for Fire Hazards of
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vapor degreasing operations utilizing enclosed (sealed, air- Materials, National Fire Protection Association
tight) equipment. For these non-applicable operations, users
should consult the solvent or equipment supplier for additional 3. Terminology
information.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.1 emergency—any occurrence that may result in an
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
immediatehazardtohealthincludingexposuresresultingfrom,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
but not limited to, equipment failure, rupture of containers, or
and are not considered standard.
failure to control equipment.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 hazardousoperation—anyprocedureoractivitywhere
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a release of the solvent or the decomposition products of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
solvents might be expected to result in a hazard to health.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.1.3 nonflammable solvent(s)—as used herein, is a solvent
or solvent mixture having a NFPA flammability hazard rating
2. Referenced Documents
of 1 or lower (as determined by NFPA 704), intended for use
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in vapor degreasing operations.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2110 Test Method for pH of Water Extractions of Haloge-
3.1.4 solvent vapor degreaser—a solvent and corrosion-
nated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
resistant tank with a heated solvent reservoir or sump at the
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Haloge-
bottom, a condensing means near the top, and freeboard above
nated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
the condensing means, in which sufficient heat is introduced to
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
boilthesolventandgeneratehotsolventvapor.Becausethehot
D4579 Practice for Handling an Acid Degreaser or Still
vapor is heavier than air, it displaces the air and fills the tank
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2.2 Government Documents:
up to the condensing zone. The hot vapor condenses on the
40 CFR Part 63.460-469 U.S. EPA, National Emission
cooled condensing means, thus maintaining a fixed vapor level
Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning
and creating a thermal balance.
3.1.5 solvent vapor degreasing operations—the process by
1 which materials are immersed in vapors of boiling liquids for
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
the purpose of cleaning or altering their surfaces, and are
bility of Subcommittee D26.02 on Vapor Degreasing.
subsequently removed from the vapors, drained and dried in a
Current edition approved June 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally
solvent vapor degreaser.
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3698 – 04(2010).
DOI: 10.1520/D3698-04R15.
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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
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the ASTM website. (ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45240, http://www.acgih.org.
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Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Publishing Available from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,
Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov. Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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Designation: D3698 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) D3698 − 04 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Practice for
1
Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3698; 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 practice recommends work practices for conventional vapor degreasing operations utilizing any solvent or solvent
blend that has been categorized as nonflammable.
1.2 This practice is not intended for use in vapor degreasing operations utilizing flammable (low flash point) solvents or in vapor
degreasing operations utilizing enclosed (sealed, airtight) equipment. For these non-applicable operations, users should consult the
solvent or equipment supplier for additional information.
1.3 The values givenstated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values statedgiven in parentheses are for
information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2110 Test Method for pH of Water Extractions of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
D4579 Practice for Handling an Acid Degreaser or Still
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2.2 Government Documents:
40 CFR Part 63.460-469 U.S. EPA, National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning
29 CFR Part 1910 U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards
2.3 Other Documents:
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Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents, ACGIH Industrial Ventilation, ACGIH
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NFPA 704 Identification System for Fire Hazards of Materials, National Fire Protection Association
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 emergency—any occurrence that may result in an immediate hazard to health including exposures resulting from, but not
limited to, equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure to control equipment.
3.1.2 hazardous operation—any procedure or activity where a release of the solvent or the decomposition products of the
solvents might be expected to result in a hazard to health.
3.1.3 nonflammable solvent(s)—as used herein, is a solvent or solvent mixture having a NFPA flammability hazard rating of 1
or lower (as determined by NFPA 704), intended for use in vapor degreasing operations.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.02 on Vapor Degreasing.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010June 1, 2015. Published July 2010June 2015. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D3698 – 04.D3698 – 04(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D3698-04R10.10.1520/D3698-04R15.
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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.
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Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC
20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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Available from American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.,Hygienists (ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 600, Cincinnati, OH
45240.45240, http://www.acgih.org.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269–9101.02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.4 solvent vapor degreaser—a solvent and corrosion-resistant tank with a heated solvent reservoir or sump at the bottom, a
condensing means near the top, and freeboard above the condensing means, in which suff
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