ASTM D3160-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is useful in determining phenol in the range from 5 to 50 mg/kg in commercially available cumene or AMS.
4.2 Phenol will inhibit certain reactions involving cumene or AMS.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of phenol in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–methylstyrene).
1.2 This test method has been found applicable in the range from 5 to 50 mg/kg of phenol in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–methylstyrene).
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
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Designation: D3160 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS
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(α–Methylstyrene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3160; 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* E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of phenol in
refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS 2.2 Other Document:
(α–methylstyrene).
OSHARegulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.000 and 1910,
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1200
1.2 This test method has been found applicable in the range
from 5 to 50 mg/kg of phenol in refined cumene (isopropyl-
3. Summary of Test Method
benzene) or AMS (α–methylstyrene).
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using 3.1 The phenol content of cumene orAMS is determined by
this method to applicable specifications, results shall be the color development of phenol with 4-aminoantipyrine. The
rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of sample absorbance is compared to phenol standards at 472 nm
Practice E29. on a spectrophotometer.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4. Significance and Use
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
4.1 This test method is useful in determining phenol in the
rangefrom5to50mg/kgincommerciallyavailablecumeneor
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the AMS.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Phenol will inhibit certain reactions involving cumene
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
or AMS.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
statements, see Section 7.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Balance—Any balance capable of measuring weights to
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the nearest 0.001 g.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
5.2 Spectrophotometer—Any spectrophotometer that can
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic
measure 0 to 2 absorbance units at 472 nm with a wavelength
Products
repeatability of 5 nm.
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Ma-
5.3 Spectrophotometer Cells, 2 cm.
terials
5.4 Filter Paper.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
6. Reagents
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6.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
used.Unlessotherwiseindicated,itisintendedthatallreagents
Subcommittee D16.07 on Styrene, Ethylbenzene and C9 and C10 Aromatic
shall conform to the specifications of the Committee on
Hydrocarbons.
Analytical Reagents of theAmerican Chemical Society, where
Current edition approved June 1, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D3160 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/D3160-16.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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such specifications are available. Other grades may be used, 7.8 Consult current OSHA regulations, suppliers’ Safety
provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this
high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of test method.
the determination.
8. Sampling
6.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
8.1 Sample the material in accordance with Practice D3437.
to water shall be understood to mean reagent water as defined
by Type I or II of Specification D1193. Type I is the highest
8.2 Cumene will form peroxides when contacted with air.
purity with a maximum conductivity of 0.056 µS/cm. Type II
Sample and store cumene in air-tight containers.
water requires distillation. Type III water has a maximum
conductivity of 0.25 µS/cm and there are significant
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Designation: D3160 − 12 D3160 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS
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(α–Methylstyrene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3160; 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*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of phenol in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–methylstyrene).
1.2 This test method has been found applicable in the range from 5 to 50 mg/kg of phenol in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene)
or AMS (α–methylstyrene).
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded
off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 Other Document:
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OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.000 and 1910, 1200
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The phenol content of cumene or AMS is determined by the color development of phenol with 4-aminoantipyrine. The
sample absorbance is compared to phenol standards at 472 nm on a spectrophotometer.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is useful in determining phenol in the range from 5 to 50 mg/kg in commercially available cumene or AMS.
4.2 Phenol will inhibit certain reactions involving cumene or AMS.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Balance—Any balance capable of measuring weights to the nearest 0.001 g.
5.2 Spectrophotometer—Any spectrophotometer that can measure 0 to 2 absorbance units at 472 nm with a wavelength
repeatability of 5 nm.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D16.07 on Styrene, Ethylbenzene and C9 and C10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012June 1, 2016. Published March 2012June 2016. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
D3160 – 07.D3160 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/D3160-12.10.1520/D3160-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.3 Spectrophotometer Cells, 2 cm.
5.4 Filter Paper.
6. Reagents
6.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be used. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that all reagents shall
conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society, where such
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specifications are available. Other grades may be used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently high purity
to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of the determination.
6.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references to water shall be understood to mean reagent water as defined by
Type I or II of Specification D1193. Type I is the highest purity with a maximum conductivity of 0.056 μS/cm. Type II water
requires distillation. Type III water
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