ASTM D6596-00(2021)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Ampulization and Storage of Gasoline and Related Hydrocarbon Materials
Standard Practice for Ampulization and Storage of Gasoline and Related Hydrocarbon Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Ampulization is desirable in order to minimize variability and maximize the integrity of calibration standards or RMs, or both, being used in calibration of analytical instruments and in validation of analytical test methods in round-robin or interlaboratory cross-check programs. This practice is intended to be used when the highest degree of confidence in integrity of a material is desired.
5.2 This practice is intended to be used when it is desirable to maintain the long term storage of gasoline and related liquid hydrocarbon RMs, controls, or calibration standards for retain or repository purposes.
5.3 This practice may not be applicable to materials that contain high percentages of dissolved gases, or to highly viscous materials, due to the difficulty involved in transferring such materials without encountering losses of components or ensuring sample homogeneity.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a general guide for the ampulization and storage of gasoline and related hydrocarbon mixtures that are to be used as calibration standards or reference materials. This practice addresses materials, solutions, or mixtures, which may contain volatile components. This practice is not intended to address the ampulization of highly viscous liquids, materials that are solid at room temperature, or materials that have high percentages of dissolved gases that cannot be handled under reasonable cooling temperatures and at normal atmospheric pressure without losses of these volatile components.
1.2 This practice is applicable to automated ampule filling and sealing machines as well as to manual ampule filling devices, such as pipettes and hand-operated liquid dispensers.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
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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: D6596 − 00 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Practice for
Ampulization and Storage of Gasoline and Related
Hydrocarbon Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6596; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D6362Practice for Certificates of Reference Materials for
Water Analysis
1.1 This practice covers a general guide for the ampuliza-
E826Practice for Testing Homogeneity of a Metal Lot or
tion and storage of gasoline and related hydrocarbon mixtures
Batch in Solid Form by Spark Atomic Emission Spec-
that are to be used as calibration standards or reference
trometry
materials. This practice addresses materials, solutions, or
mixtures, which may contain volatile components. This prac-
2.2 ISO Standards:
tice is not intended to address the ampulization of highly
ISO Guide 30Terms and Definitions Used in Connection
viscousliquids,materialsthataresolidatroomtemperature,or
with Reference Materials
materials that have high percentages of dissolved gases that
ISO Guide 31Contents of Certificates of Reference Materi-
cannot be handled under reasonable cooling temperatures and
als
at normal atmospheric pressure without losses of these volatile
ISOGuide35CertificationofReferenceMaterials–General
components.
and Statistical Principles
ISO/REMCO N280Homogeneity Testing Procedure for the
1.2 This practice is applicable to automated ampule filling
Evaluation of Interlaboratory Test Samples
and sealing machines as well as to manual ampule filling
devices, such as pipettes and hand-operated liquid dispensers.
2.3 Government Standard:
29 CFR 1910.1200Hazard Communication
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 Definitions:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.1 accepted reference value (ARV)—a value that serves
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
asanagreed-uponreferenceforcomparisonandthatisderived
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
as: (1) a theoretical or established value, based on scientific
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
principles; (2) an assigned value, based on experimental work
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
of some national or international organization, such as the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); or (3)
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a consensus value, based on collaborative experimental work
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
under the auspices of a scientific or engineering group.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.2 ampule—a glass vessel for the storage of liquid
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
materials, possessing a long narrow neck for the purpose of
providing a flame-sealed closure.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.1.3 headspace—the unfilled capacity of an ampule that
allows for physical expansion due to temperature and pressure
changesofthefilledmaterialwhilemaintainingtheintegrityof
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
the package.
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee D02.04.0A on Preparation of Standard Hydrocarbon Blends.
Current edition approved April 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D6596–00 (2016).
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3.1.4 homogeneity—the uniformity of the characteristics of fundamental issues, namely, assessment of the characteristics
the packaged material across the entire packaging run deter- of the material to be ampulized, sources of contamination,
mined for the purpose of demonstrating the suitability of the sampling of the bulk container, volume dispensing accuracy,
batch for its intended purpose. inert atmosphere blanketing, flame sealing, sequential ampule
labeling, packaging homogeneity sampling, and homogeneity
3.1.4.1 Discussion—There are two homogeneity testing
cases; one in which the material is ampulized as a reference testing. Failure to adequately consider any of the above issues
may negatively impact the quality, consistency, and value of
material at the time of ampulization, and one in which the
material is not. the ampulized material as an RM.
(1) reference material at time of ampulization—The mate-
4.3 Confidence in the homogeneity of the ampulized prod-
rial to be ampulized is a reference material that has accepted
uct can only be established through homogeneity testing,
true or consensus values.Ampulization of a reference material
whichinvolvesthesampling,analysis,andstatisticaltreatment
would require homogeneity testing in order to assess the
of data from randomly selected ampules obtained from the
variability caused by the ampulization process on the true or
beginning, middle, and end of the ampulized lot. Determina-
consensus values for the reference material.
tion of ampulization homogeneity requires that the order in
(2) not a reference material at time of ampulization—The
which the ampules have been filled and sealed be maintained.
material to be ampulized is not a reference material at the time
Homogeneity testing reveals the variability of the product
of ampulization but is intended to have characterization and
introduced during the ampulization process. Homogeneity
assignment of true or consensus values at some future date.
results must be within acceptable limits of the ARV or
Rigidhomogeneitytestingisnotrequiredonsuchamaterialat
consensus value for the RM.
the time of ampulization since the true or consensus values
4.4 Ampulization does not necessarily guarantee sample
have not yet been determined. However, ampules must be
stability or indefinite shelf life of the RM. Initial homogeneity
retained at the beginning, middle, and end of the ampulization
data establish reference values for future tests of sample
process. It is recommended that qualitative testing be done on
stability and determination of shelf life.
at least one sample from each of the beginning, middle, and
end of the ampulization process. The remaining ampules
5. Significance and Use
should then be retained for future homogeneity testing to
determine quantitative or consensus values.
5.1 Ampulization is desirable in order to minimize variabil-
ityandmaximizetheintegrityofcalibrationstandardsorRMs,
3.1.5 reference material (RM)—a material or substance of
or both, being used in calibration of analytical instruments and
which one or more properties are sufficiently well established
in validation of analytical test methods in round-robin or
to enable the material to be used for the calibration of an
interlaboratorycross-checkprograms.Thispracticeisintended
apparatus, the assessment of a method, or the assignment of
tobeusedwhenthehighestdegreeofconfidenceinintegrityof
values to similar materials.
a material is desired.
3.1.6 shelf life—the period of time, under specified storage
conditions, for which the RM will possess the same properties 5.2 This practice is intended to be used when it is desirable
or true values, within established acceptance limits. tomaintainthelongtermstorageofgasolineandrelatedliquid
hydrocarbon RMs, controls, or calibration standards for retain
3.1.7 stability testing—tests required to demonstrate the
or repository purposes.
chemical stability of the ampulized RM for the purpose of
determining the shelf life of the RM.
5.3 This practice may not be applicable to materials that
contain high percentages of dissolved gases, or to highly
4. Summary of Practice
viscous materials, due to the difficulty involved in transferring
such materials without encountering losses of components or
4.1 The physical and chemical characteristics (for example,
ensuring sample homogeneity.
volatility,reactivity,flammability,andsoforth)ofagasolineor
related hydrocarbon mixture is first assessed to determine the
6. Procedure
appropriate procedures for sample handling, sample transfer,
and ampulization. Then a uniform quantity of gasoline or
6.1 Manual Ampule Filling and Sealing:
hydrocarbon mixture is dispensed into suitably sized glass
6.1.1 Apparatus—Devices used for manual filling of am-
ampules (purged with an inert gas), and the ampules are
pules include glass pipettes as well as other types of commer-
flame-sealed with a torch.Anumber of ampules from through-
cially available hand-operated, mechanical, liquid-dispensing
out the filling and sealing process are selected and tested by
devices.
appropriate test methods to determine homogeneity across the
6.1.2 Storage of Bulk Material—Bulk gasoline and similar
lot. Additional ampules are retained for later testing to deter-
liquid hydrocarbon materials must be adequately sealed and
mine stability and shelf life.
stored to prevent loss of volatile components prior to ampuli-
zation. Refrigerated storage in sealed metal drums, barrels, or
4.2 This practice addresses the common difficulties associ-
amber glass containers is recommended.
ated with the ampulization and storage of gasoline and similar
6.1.3 Compatibility of Materials/Sources of Contamination:
liquid hydrocarbon materials, which may contain volatile
components. The process of ampulization, whether performed 6.1.3.1 MaterialsthatcomeincontactwiththebulkRMand
using manual or automated equipment, involves the same its vapors during dispensing must be compatible with the
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gasoline or hydrocarbon material. Glass pipettes are recom- accurately determined volume of RM. The minimum dispens-
mended. Plastic or rubber materials containing phthalates or ing volume for packaging the RM must be known ahead of
other types of plasticizers must be avoided. time.
6.1.3.2 Any part of the dispensing device that comes in 6.1.6.2 Introduce an inert atmosphere into the ampule by
contact with the material, including glass pipettes, hand purging the ampule for a few seconds with nitrogen or other
dispensers, and any necessary connection hardware, must be inert gas immediately prior to filling. A disposable glass
cleaned prior to packaging a different material. Recommended dropperconnectedtoagassourceusingrubbertubingprovides
cleaning procedures involve soaking parts in soapy water, a convenient way of purging the ampule.
rinsing with clean water, followed by methanol or other 6.1.6.3 If using graduated pipettes, introduce a sufficient
suitable solvent, followed by drying under a stream of clean volume of material to the ampule to meet the minimum
nitrogen. dispensing volume requirements for packaging the RM. Note
6.1.4 Assessment of Material to Be Ampulized: that the final dispensed volume at room temperature will be
6.1.4.1 Volatility—Prior to packaging, materials containing affected by the bulk material temperature at the time of
highly volatile components must be cooled sufficiently to dispensing. Therefore, for consistent volume dispensing, the
minimize volatile losses during ampulization. Failure to suffi- temperature of the bulk material must be known and must be
ciently cool the material also may result in difficulty in kept constant during the entire dispensing process.
obtaining effective ampule sealing. The material must not be 6.1.6.4 If other types of nongraduated, manual, filling de-
cooled to temperatures below which the composition of the vices are being used, they must be calibrated. Using Class A
RMwouldbeaffected(forexample,producingprecipitationor glassware or pipettes, measure into an ampule a volume of
solidification). Gasoline may be cooled to –20°C without room temperature water equal to the volume of RM to be
incurring compositional changes. The bulk material must be dispensed. Mark the level on the ampule.
kept cold during the filling process. 6.1.6.5 Make adjustments to the manual dispensing device
6.1.4.2 Reactivity—Consideration should be given to the until 50 consecutive ampules are consistently filled to the
chemical reactivity of the RM being packaged. Gasoline predetermined mark on the ampule.
samples containing olefins and diolefins should be packaged 6.1.6.6 Once volume dispensing adjustments have been
under an inert atmosphere blanket of nitrogen, argon, or other completed,beginfillingampulesfromthebulksupply,keeping
suitable gas. Ampules should be flushed with inert gas imme- the filled ampules cold by placing them immediately into a
diately prior to dispensing of the gasoline. Use of amber glass container that is at a temperature of approximately –20°C.
ampules will minimize photo-oxidation. This may be achieved by using crushed dry ice.
6.1.4.3 Odors—Odorous materials such as gasoline should 6.1.6.7 The ampules should be sealed as soon as possible
bepackagedinawell-ventilatedarea.Thebulkmaterialshould afterfillingtoavoidlossofvolatilecomponents.Ifampulesare
be kept adequately sealed during the ampulization process to being manually sealed, a two person operation, in which one
minimize loss of volatiles. person dispenses the material and a second person seals the
6.1.4.4 Flammability—Ampule sealing requires use of a ampules, is suggested.
flame hot enough to melt glass. Care must be taken in 6.1.6.8 Periodically inspect filled and sealed ampules to
ampulization of highly flammable materials since ampule ensure that the fill volume is maintained throughout the
contents could ignite. Ampules must be kept cold through the packaging run.
sealing step. However, care should be taken to avoid,
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