ASTM D4494-95(2015)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Detecting Residual Odor of Drycleaning Grade Perchloroethylene
Standard Test Method for Detecting Residual Odor of Drycleaning Grade Perchloroethylene
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Normally clothes cleaned with perchloroethylene will have a clean cloth odor. If a foreign odor is present, it may be objectionable.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the detection of a residual odor in drycleaning-grade perchloroethylene.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
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Designation: D4494 − 95 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Detecting Residual Odor of Drycleaning Grade
Perchloroethylene
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4494; 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 5. Apparatus
5.1 Two-Glass Beakers,1L.
1.1 This test method covers the detection of a residual odor
in drycleaning-grade perchloroethylene.
5.2 Oven, forced convection model.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
6. Material
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
6.1 De-sized and bleached cotton fabric weighing from 120
standard.
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to 135 g/m (3.6 to 4.0 oz/yd ). The fabric shall be clean, dry,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and free from foreign odor.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
7. Safe Handling Precautions
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
7.1 Handle perchloroethylene only in a well-ventilated hood
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
for conducting the test. See Guide D3844 for the label
tionary statements are given in Section 7.
information.
8. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
8.1 Condition a swatch, 300 by 300-mm (12 by 12-in.) size,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of test fabric at 60 6 10 % relative humidity for at least 8 h.
D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sol-
8.2 Soak the test swatch in a beaker with 100 mL of
vent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
perchloroethylene for 5 min.
3. Summary of Test Method
8.3 Remove it from the beaker and allow to drain and dry at
room temperature for 4 h.
3.1 A swatch of conditioned cotton fabric is treated by
soaking in drycleaning perchloroethylene, then drained, dried,
8.4 Dry the treated swatch in a fresh air oven at 60°C
and steamed. The odor is compared with an untreated swatch.
(140°F) for 30 min.
The treated swatch should be no different from the untreated.
8.5 Place the treated swatch in the steam vapor from boiling
water for 5 s and check the odor of the cloth.
4. Significance and Use
8.6 Compare the odor of the treated swatch with an un-
4.1 Normally clothes cleaned with perchloroethylene will
treated control swatch, that was subjected to all steps of the test
have a clean cloth odor. If a foreign odor is present, it may be
except 8.2 and 8.3.
objectionable.
9. Report
9.1 Report whet
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Designation: D4494 − 95 (Reapproved 2010) D4494 − 95 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Detecting Residual Odor of Drycleaning Grade
Perchloroethylene
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4494; 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.
ε NOTE—The units statement, 1.2 was added in March 2010.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the detection of a residual odor in drycleaning-grade perchloroethylene.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A swatch of conditioned cotton fabric is treated by soaking in drycleaning perchloroethylene, then drained, dried, and
steamed. The odor is compared with an untreated swatch. The treated swatch should be no different from the untreated.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Normally clothes cleaned with perchloroethylene will have a clean cloth odor. If a foreign odor is present, it may be
objectionable.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Two-Glass Beakers, 1 L.
5.2 Oven, forced convection model.
6. Material
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6.1 De-sized and bleached cotton fabric weighing from 120 to 135 g/m (3.6 to 4.0 oz/yd ). The fabric shall be clean, dry, and
free from foreign odor.
7. Safe Handling Precautions
7.1 Handle perchloroethylene only in a well-ventilated hood for conducting the test. See PracticeGuide D3844 for the label
information.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.04 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010June 1, 2015. Published March 2010June 2015. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D4494 – 95 (2004).(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D4494-95R10E01.10.1520/D4494-95R15.
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