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ASTM D3734-96

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Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas

Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas

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1.1 This specification covers two types of aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, having high flash points, moderately low volatility, and a distillation range of approximately 50oF (30oC). These solvents are used primarily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred to as high-flash aromatic naphthas.
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
09-May-2001
ICS
87.060.30 - Solvents
Technical Committee
D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
Drafting Committee
D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates
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ASTM D3734-01 - Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
Effective Date
10-May-2001

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Designation: D 3734 – 96
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3734; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Liquids by Digital Density Meter
E 300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
1.1 This specification covers two types of aromatic hydro-
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
carbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, having high
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
flash points, moderately low volatility, and a distillation range
of
of approximately 50°F (30°C). These solvents are used prima-
rily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred to as
3. Classification
high-flash aromatic naphthas.
3.1 High-flash aromatic naphthas shall be of the following
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
types, as specified:
supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
3.1.1 Type I—Aromatic 100 (Note 1), having a flash point
specification.
not less than 100°F (38°C).
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.2 Type II—Aromatic 150 (Note 2), having a flash point
not less than 142°F (61°C).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
NOTE 1—Aromatic 100 consists primarily of C aromatic hydrocar-
D 86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products
bons.
NOTE 2—Aromatic 150 consists primarily of C aromatic hydrocar-
D 156 Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Prod-
bons.
ucts (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
D 268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents
4. Properties
and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
3 4.1 The physical and chemical properties of high-flash
Coatings and Material
aromatic naphthas shall conform to the requirements specified
D 611 Test Methods for Aniline Point and Mixed Aniline
2 in Table 1.
Point of Petroleum Products and Hydrocarbon Solvents
D 849 Test Method for Copper Corrosion by Industrial
5. Sampling
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
5.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
D 891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of
4 Practice E 300.
Liquid Industrial Chemicals
D 1133 Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocar-
6. Test Methods
bon Solvents
6.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
determined in accordance with the following ASTM test
Cobalt Scale)
methods (see Guide D 268):
D 1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and
6.1.1 Aromatics—Test Method D 1319.
Diluents
6.1.2 Color—Test Method D 156 (Saybolt color) or Test
D 1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid
Method D 1209 (platinum-cobalt scale). In case of dispute, the
Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Absorption
Saybolt color limit is controlling.
D 3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Set-
6.1.3 Corrosion—Test Method D 849.
aflash Closed-Cup Apparatus
6.1.4 Distillation—Test Method D 86.
D 4052 Test Method for Density
...

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