ASTM D4836-09(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
ABSTRACT
This specification covers dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM). Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether shall conform to the requirements specified for the following: (1) assay content, (2) distillation range defined by the initial boiling point and dry point, (3) apparent specific gravity, (4) platinum-cobalt scale color, (5) water content, and (6) acidity (free acid as acetic acid). The sampling and test methods to determine conformance to the specified properties are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM).
Note 1: Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) is a mixture of isomers, the predominant isomer being 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol.
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
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 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this standard.
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.
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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: D4836 − 09 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4836; 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 D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
ganic Liquids
1.1 This specification covers dipropylene glycol monom-
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
ethyl ether (DPM).
Cobalt Scale)
NOTE 1—Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) is a mixture of
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
isomers, the predominant isomer being 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
propanol.
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this
and Related Products
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
D4773 Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monom-
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
ethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (Withdrawn
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 2021)
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
standard.
Colorimetry
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
Determine Conformance with Specifications
standard.
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Properties
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) shall
conform to the following requirements:
2. Referenced Documents
Assay, weight %, min 98.0
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Initial boiling point, min 184
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Dry point, max 195
Apparent specific gravity:
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
20/20 °C 0.953 to 0.956
Coatings and Material
or
D891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid 25/25 °C 0.949 to 0.952
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max (Note 2) 15
Industrial Chemicals
Water, weight %, max 0.15
A
Acidity (free acid as acetic acid), weight %, max 0.01
A
Equivalent to 0.1 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per 1 g of specimen.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
NOTE 2—Instrumental Pt-Co color determine
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