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), published by ASTM International, is a standardized test method for the determination of total ammonia in sulfonated or sulfated oils. This analytical procedure is essential in industrial quality control, especially for industries utilizing or manufacturing sulfonated and sulfated oils, such as the leather, chemical, and lubricant sectors. The method relies on boiling a water solution of the sample with excess alkali, followed by titration to assess the reduction in alkali after boiling, which is indicative of the total ammonia content. The values provided are in SI units, conforming to international best practices for test methods.

Key Topics

• Total Ammonia Determination: The method outlines a repeatable process to quantify total ammonia in sulfonated or sulfated oils.
• Analytical Procedure:
  • The sample is dissolved in water, treated with a standardized sodium hydroxide solution, and boiled.
  • After boiling, the quantity of unreacted alkali is measured through titration.
• Significance: This ammonia determination is critical for evaluating product purity, process control, and compliance with industry specifications.
• Apparatus and Reagents:
  • Use of borosilicate glassware (flasks, condensers), standard solutions of sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, and methyl orange as an indicator.
• Calculation Method: The standard details how to calculate total ammonia as a percentage of the sample, ensuring consistency across laboratories.
• Safety Considerations: Users are responsible for understanding and addressing all relevant safety, health, and environmental protocols before application.

Applications

ASTM D5564-95(2018) is primarily applied in the following areas:

• Leather Industry: Used for quality control of sulfonated or sulfated oils in leather tanning and processing, often in conjunction with requirements from associations such as the American Leather Chemists Association.
• Manufacture and Quality Assurance: Provides oil manufacturers and users with a reliable test for ammonia content, which is crucial for process validation, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Chemical Industry: Supports the production and refinement processes for sulfonated and sulfated oils used in various chemical applications, including lubricants and emulsifiers.
• Academic and Research Laboratories: Facilitates research and method validation in industrial chemistry, ensuring results are standardized and reproducible.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures conformance to internationally accepted chemical analysis protocols, as endorsed by organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) TBT Committee.

Related Standards

Professionals using ASTM D5564-95(2018) may also reference these relevant standards:

• ASTM D5350 - Test Method for Determination of Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride by Titration, often used for comparative or supplementary analysis.
• Other ASTM Methods for oil analysis, providing a comprehensive approach to chemical testing and quality control in oils and lubricants.
• International Guidelines as established by the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, ensuring global harmonization of test procedures.

Keywords: ASTM D5564, total ammonia, sulfonated oils, sulfated oils, chemical analysis, leather industry, quality control, titration, standard test method, industrial oils.

For further details, official copies of ASTM standards should be obtained directly from ASTM International. Proper implementation of the method requires adherence to all specified procedural, safety, and reporting requirements.

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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