ASTM D5394-02(2012)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Reclaimed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Withdrawn 2017)
Standard Specification for Reclaimed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Withdrawn 2017)
ABSTRACT
This specification defines reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known commercially as methyl chloroform. The types are defined: Type I - high quality reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, approximating MIL Specification; Type II - good quality reclaimed solvent; and Type III - minimal acceptable reclaimed solvent. The solvent shall be subject to tests for amine acid acceptance or alkalinity, color and appearance, nonvolatile matter content, total acid acceptance, aluminum scratch, water-soluble halide ion content, acidity-alkalinity, and water content.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification defines Type I (high quality reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, approximating MIL Specification), Type II (good quality reclaimed solvent), Type III (minimal acceptable reclaimed solvent).
1.2 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. For a specific hazards statement see Section 4.
1.3 1,1,1-trichloroethane also is known commercially as methyl chloroform.
TABLE 1 Properties, Type I PropertySpecificationTest Method AppearanceFree of turbidity and suspended matterD3741 1,1,1-trichloroethane, weight %,
min92 D6806 Nonvolatile residue, weight
%, max0.0040D2109 Color, Pt-Co, max25D2108 Water, weight %, max0.015D3401 Acid acceptance as NaOH, weight
%, min0.20D2942 Aluminum scratch testPassesAD2943 Acidity as HCl, weight %, max0.001 D2989 Alkalinity as NaOH, weight %, max0.020 D2106 Halide as Cl, weight %, max0.0005 D2988
A Distill 100 mL solvent, collect 50 mL distillate, and conduct scratch test on distillate and portion remaining in distillation flask.
TABLE 2 Properties, Type II PropertySpecificationTest Method AppearanceFree of turbidity and
suspended matterD3741 1,1,1-trichloroethane, weight %,
min90 D6806 Nonvolatile residue (NVR), weight
%, max0.010D2109 Color, Pt-Co, max30D2108 Water, weight %, max0.015D3401 Acid acceptance as NaOH, weight
%, min0.20D2942 Aluminum scratch testPassesAD2943 Acidity as HCl, weight %, max0.001 D2989 Alkalinity as NaOH, weight %, max0.020 D2106 Halide as Cl, weight %, max0.0005 D2988
A Distill 100 mL solvent, collect 50 mL distillate, and conduct scratch test on distillate and portion remaining in distillation flask.
TABLE 3 Properties, Type IIIA PropertySpecificationTest Method AppearanceFree of turbidity and
suspended matterD3741 1,1,1-trichloroethane, weight %,
min88D6806 Nonvolatile residue, weight
%, max0.020D2109 Color, Pt-Co, max50D2108 Water, weight %, max0.020D3401 Acid acceptance as NaOH, weight
%, min0.20D2942 Aluminum scratch testPassesBD2943 Acidity as HCl, weight %, max0.002 D2989 Alkalinity as NaOH, weight %, max0.020 D2106
A Type III reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane is not recommended for use in precision cleaning or vapor degreasing applications.
B Distill 100 mL solvent, collect 50 mL distillate, and conduct scratch test on distillate and portion remaining in distillation flask.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification defines Type I (high quality reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, approximating MIL Specification), Type II (good quality reclaimed solvent), Type III (minimal acceptable reclaimed solvent).
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents, this specification was withdrawn in November 2017. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to the manufacture and use of 1,1,1-trichloroethane having been phased out throughout most of the world. The committee is aligning itself with this and also with the efforts of the U.S. EPA Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP).
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Designation: D5394 −02 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Specification for
Reclaimed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5394; 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 D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Sol-
vents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
1.1 This specification definesType I (high quality reclaimed
1,1,1-trichloroethane, approximating MIL Specification), Type
2.2 Other Documents:
II (good quality reclaimed solvent), Type III (minimal accept-
STP-310A Handbook of Vapor Degreasing
able reclaimed solvent).
STP-403A Cold Cleaning with Halogenated Solvents
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Properties
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, Type I, shall conform
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
to the requirements of Table 1.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
hazards statement see Section 4.
3.2 Reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, Type II, shall conform
1.3 1,1,1-trichloroethane also is known commercially as
to the requirements of Table 2. See STP-310A.
methyl chloroform.
3.3 Reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, Type III, shall con-
form to the requirements of Table 3. See STP-403A.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.4 This specification does not address the possibility of
D2106 Test Methods for Determination of Amine Acid
product flash points due to the presence of flammable constitu-
Acceptance (Alkalinity) of Halogenated Organic Solvents
ents. However, flash point must be determined for proper
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic
labeling and shipment. The Tag closed-cup procedure is
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
recommended.
D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated
3.5 Specific gravity for these grades typically will be
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
between 1.25 and 1.37.
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
4. Hazards
D2943 Test Method for Aluminum Scratch of 1,1,1-
Trichloroethane to Determine Stability
4.1 Due to the possible presence of low level foreign
D2988 Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halo-
contaminants in reclaimed 1,1,1-trichloroethane, the user is
genated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
cautioned to use due care in determining the effects of these
D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated
contaminants.
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic
4.2 1,1,1-trichloroethane should not be handled, stored,
Solvents and Their Admixtures
pumped, metered, etc., in aluminum equipment or with alumi-
D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Con-
num components. Mixtures with finely divided aluminum or
taining Halogenated Organic Solvents
zinc powders should be avoided.
5. Keywords
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct
5.1 1,1,1-trichloroethane; Types I, II, and III; halogenated
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.02 on Vapor Degreasing.
solvent; methyl chloroformreclaimed
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5394-02 (2007).
DOI: 10.1520/D5394-02R12.
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