ASTM D6368-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on <emph type="bdit">normal</emph >-Propyl Bromide and Technical Grade <emph type="bdit">normal</emph >-Propyl Bromide

ABSTRACT
This specification covers solvents based on stabilized normal-propyl bromide (nPB) for use in vapor degreasing. The standard also includes a separate specification for technicalgraden-propyl bromide. Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB for vapor-degreasing shall be blended from nPB meeting the specification for technical-grade nPB. Vapor-degreasing solvents based on stabilized normalpropyl bromide shall conform to the requirements of different properties such as boiling point, acidity, water content, appearance, color, free halogen, nonvolatile residue, acid acceptance, and aluminum corrosion at reflux. Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB with other materials for use in vapor degreasing shall be prepared from technical-grade nPB which shall conform also to requirements of different properties such as: specific gravity, boiling point, acidity, water content, appearance, color, free halogen, nonvolatile residue, normal-propyl bromide content, and iso-propyl bromide content.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers solvents based on stabilized normal-propyl bromide (nPB) for use in vapor degreasing. The standard also includes a separate specification for technical-grade n-propyl bromide.  
1.2 Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB for vapor-degreasing shall be blended from nPB meeting the specification for technical-grade nPB.
Note 1: Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL22 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties.  
1.3 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2018
• ICS: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.02 - Vapor Degreasing

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6368 − 06 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on normal-Propyl
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Bromide and Technical Grade normal-Propyl Bromide
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6368; 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 D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
1.1 This standard covers solvents based on stabilized
D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic
normal-propyl bromide (nPB) for use in vapor degreasing. The
Solvents and Their Admixtures
standard also includes a separate specification for technical-
D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Con-
grade n-propyl bromide.
taining Halogenated Organic Solvents
1.2 Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB for
D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sol-
vapor-degreasing shall be blended from nPB meeting the 4
vent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
specification for technical-grade nPB.
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
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D4755 Test Method for Free Halogens in Halogenated
NOTE 1—Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL2 provide additional
important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties. Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
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1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
2.2 U.S. Government Documents:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 29 CFR 1919.1200 Department of Labor, OSHA Regula-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
tions on Hazard Communications
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 49 CFR 100 to 199 Department of Transportation Hazardous
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Materials Regulations
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Properties
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Vapor-degreasing solvents based on stabilized normal-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
propyl bromide shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or- Table 1. The metal corrosion tests described in Test Method
ganic Liquids
D2251 (test at reflux temperature only) shall be performed with
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic aluminum (Al 1100). It is recommended, but not a requirement
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
of this specification, that this test also be carried out by the end
D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated
user on all metal alloys expected to contact the solvent during
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
the intended storage and use.
D2111 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of
3.2 Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB with
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
other materials for use in vapor degreasing shall be prepared
D2251 Test Method for Metal Corrosion by Halogenated
from technical-grade nPB which conforms to the requirements
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
prescribed in Table 2.
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
4. Packaging
4.1 Industrial or commercial quantities shall be packaged
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and labeled in accordance with DOT regulations as found in 49
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct CFR 100 to 199 and state and local regulations, and with
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.02 on Vapor Degreasing.
OSHA Regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved
in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D6368 – 06(2012). DOI:
10.1520/D6368-06R18.
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Manual on Vapor Degreasing, MNL2, Third Edition, ASTM. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or www.astm.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM The Code of Federal Regulations may be obtained from U.S. Government
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401,
the ASTM website. http://www.gpo.gov.
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TABLE 1 Properties of Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on TABLE 2 Properties of Technical-Grade n-Propyl Bromide
Stabilized n-Propyl Bromide
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Designation: D6368 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) D6368 − 06 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on normal-Propyl
1
Bromide and Technical Grade normal-Propyl Bromide
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6368; 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 standard covers solvents based on stabilized normal-propyl bromide (nPB) for use in vapor degreasing. The standard
also includes a separate specification for technical-grade n-propyl bromide.
1.2 Blends and azeotropic mixtures of stabilized nPB for vapor-degreasing shall be blended from nPB meeting the specification
for technical-grade nPB.
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NOTE 1—PracticesGuide D3844 and, Practice D4276, and MNL2 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent
properties.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2111 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2251 Test Method for Metal Corrosion by Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents
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D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
D4755 Test Method for Free Halogens in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
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2.2 Other U.S. Government Documents:
29 CFR 1919.1200 Department of Labor, OSHA Regulations on Hazard Communications
49 CFR 100 to 199 Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations
3. Properties
3.1 Vapor-degreasing solvents based on stabilized normal-propyl bromide shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table
1. The metal corrosion tests described in Test Method D2251 (test at reflux temperature only) shall be performed with aluminum
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This specification 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 March 1, 2012July 1, 2018. Published June 2012July 2018. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
D6368 – 05 (2006).D6368 – 06(2012). DOI: 10.1520/D6368-06R12. 10.1520/D6368-06R18.
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Manual on Vapor Degreasing, MNL2, Third Edition, ASTM.
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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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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The Code of Federal Regulations may be obtained from the U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol
St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401, http://www.access.gpo.gov.http://www.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Properties of Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on
Stabilized n-Propyl Bromide
Test
Property Specification
Method
Boiling point, °C, min 65 – 75 D1078
Boiling point, °C, min 65–75 D1078
Acidity (as HCl), weight %, max 0.0010 D2989
Water, weight %, max 0.0150 D3401
Appearance clear and free from D3741
suspended ma
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