ASTM D1296-01
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a comparative procedure for observing the characteristic and residual odors of volatile organic solvents and diluents to determine their odor acceptability in a solvent system.
1.2 It is not intended that this test method be employed to determine subtle odor differences between materials or to determine odor intensity.
1.3 It is recommended that this test method not be employed to determine the residual odor of a liquid if its time for evaporation to dryness at room temperature exceeds 30 min or as agreed upon.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 4.
1.5 For specific hazard information, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
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Designation: D 1296 – 01
Standard Test Method for
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Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1296; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* comparative test for manufacturing control and assessing
compliance with a specification.
1.1 This test method covers a comparative procedure for
observing the characteristic and residual odors of volatile
4. Hazards
organic solvents and diluents to determine their odor accept-
4.1 Many solvents and diluents are hazardous or toxic. Take
ability in a solvent system.
special precautions while determining the odor of all products.
1.2 It is not intended that this test method be employed to
Make the tests only as frequently as is necessary for control
determine subtle odor differences between materials or to
and base the evaluations on short sniffs, inhaling as little vapor
determine odor intensity.
as possible.
1.3 It is recommended that this test method not be employed
4.2 Provide adequate ventilation to maintain solvent or
to determine the residual odor of a liquid if its time for
diluent concentration below the personnel exposure limit value
evaporation to dryness at room temperature exceeds 30 min or
established for the general work area as given in the MSDS.
as agreed upon.
4.3 Other hazards may also be present. These may be, but
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
are not limited to, flammable, combustible, corrosive, or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
explosive hazards.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Procedures
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
5.1 Characteristic Odor—Dip 25 by 75-mm strips of rapid
statements, see Section 4.
qualititive paper, free of foreign odor, to a depth of 50 mm into
1.5 For specific hazard information, see the supplier’s
the specimen and the reference standard, each contained in a
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
beaker or other suitable container. Make an immediate com-
2. Reference Standards parison between the odor of the two materials on the filter
papers.
2.1 Samples of the particular products being tested, having
5.2 Residual Odor—Dip 25 by 75-mm strips of a rapid
odor characteristics satisfactory to purchaser and manufacturer,
qualitative paper, free of foreign odor, to a depth of 50 mm into
are required.
the specimen under test and the reference sample, each
3. Significance and Use contained in a beaker or other suitable container. Permit the
papers to dry in air at room temperature and examine them at
3.1 The comparative odor characteristics can be used, com-
suitable intervals for differences in odor (see 1.3). The evapo-
bined with other tests, for product identification and assessing
ration step may be omitted if only the“ characteristic” odor of
compliance with a specification.
the material is to be determined.
3.2 The residual odor characteristics can be used to judge
the presence of relatively nonvolatile materials that may be
6. Report
associated with manufacture or contamination during distribu-
6.1 Characteristic Odor—Report the odor as “characteris-
tion. Since volatile solvents and diluents are used in a wide
tic” if, upon immediate examination, the odor of the wet filter
variety of chemical processes and residual materials may affect
paper containing the specimen is similar to the odor of the filter
the efficiency of such processes, this test method provides a
paper containing the standard. However, report the odor as
“noncharacteristic” if the odor of the specimen, compared with
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint the standard, is unsuitable for its intended solvent use.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
6.2 Residual Odor—Report the odor as“ nonresidual” if no
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
odor is detectable on the sample paper after both the standard
Current edition approved June 10, 2001. Published August 2001. Originally
and sample papers appear dry. It is assumed that the standard,
published as D 1296 – 53. Last previous edition D 1296 – 93 (1996).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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