ASTM D4080-15(2020)

Standard Specification for Trichloroethylene, Technical and Vapor-Degreasing Grade

ABSTRACT
This specification covers technical and vapor degreasing grade trichloroethylene. Technical and vapor degreasing grade trichloroethylene shall conform to the requirements prescribed. Specific gravity, distillation range, acidity, alkalinity, water, appearance, color, halide content, nonvolatile residue, and acid acceptance tests shall be performed to conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers technical and vapor degreasing grade trichloroethylene.  
Note 1: Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL22 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2019
• ICS: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.02 - Vapor Degreasing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4080-15 - Standard Specification for Trichloroethylene, Technical and Vapor-Degreasing Grade
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM D2111-10(2020) - Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM D2988-96(2020) - Standard Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM D3741-00(2020) - Standard Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM D2108-10(2020) - Standard Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM D4276-02(2020) - Standard Practice for Confined Area Entry
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM D3741-00(2015)e1 - Standard Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2111-10(2015) - Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2988-96(2015) - Standard Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2108-10(2015) - Standard Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2942-02(2013) - Standard Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2013
• Refers: ASTM D4276-02(2012) - Standard Practice for Confined Area Entry
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2012
• Refers: ASTM D6806-02(2012) - Standard Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Refers: ASTM D3401-97(2012) - Standard Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Refers: ASTM D2109-01(2011) - Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic<br> Solvents and Their Admixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011

Overview

ASTM D4080-15(2020) is the internationally recognized standard specification for trichloroethylene, specifically covering its technical and vapor-degreasing grades. Developed by ASTM International, this standard defines the minimum quality requirements and testing criteria for trichloroethylene used in industrial and commercial applications, especially as a vapor degreasing solvent. Ensuring compliance with ASTM D4080-15(2020) helps manufacturers, processors, and end-users maintain consistent product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Topics

• Quality Requirements:

  • Establishes precise chemical and physical requirements, including specific gravity, distillation range, water content, acidity, alkalinity, and nonvolatile residue, among others.
  • Specifies that trichloroethylene must be clear, free from suspended matter, and meet strict purity standards.

• Testing Methods:

  • References ASTM standard methods for determining color, appearance, acid acceptance, halide content, water content, and impurity levels.
  • Mandates that all values are reported in SI units for global consistency.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Requires packaging and labeling in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
  • Highlights the need for adhering to safe handling, environmental, and health practices as dictated by local and international guidelines.

• Safety and Environmental Considerations:

  • Stresses user responsibility for evaluating safety and regulatory limits before using trichloroethylene, given its application as a volatile organic solvent.

Applications

• Vapor Degreasing:

  • One of the primary uses of technical and vapor-degreasing grade trichloroethylene is in cleaning and degreasing metal parts in industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Effective in removing oils, greases, and contaminants without leaving nonvolatile residues, supporting high-precision cleaning standards.

• Solvent Applications:

  • Suitable for use as a solvent in specialized chemical processes that require a high degree of purity and stability.
  • Common in the aerospace, automotive, and electronic industries where critical cleaning is necessary.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:

  • Essential for chemical suppliers and industrial users to specify and verify trichloroethylene grades meet ASTM D4080-15(2020) to ensure compatibility with process and regulatory requirements.
  • Used in quality control, procurement, and specification documents to standardize material performance.

Related Standards

• ASTM D2108: Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D2109: Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D2111: Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D2942: Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods).
• ASTM D2988: Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D2989: Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D3401: Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures.
• ASTM D3741: Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents.
• ASTM D3844: Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers.
• ASTM D4276: Practice for Confined Area Entry.
• ASTM D6806: Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography.

Adherence to ASTM D4080-15(2020) ensures verification of trichloroethylene’s suitability for demanding industrial and commercial applications, while supporting compliance with both U.S. and international regulatory standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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: D4080 −15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Trichloroethylene, Technical and Vapor-Degreasing Grade
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4080; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Haloge-
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverstechnicalandvapordegreasing
nated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
grade trichloroethylene.
D2988 Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halo-
NOTE1—GuideD3844,PracticeD4276,andMNL2 provideadditional
genated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties.
D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic
standard.
Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Con-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
taining Halogenated Organic Solvents
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sol-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
vent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Sol-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
vents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
49 CFR 100 to 199 Department ofTransportation Hazardous
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Materials Regulations
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
29 CFR 1910.1200 Department of Labor, OSHA Regula-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tions on Hazard Communications
2. Referenced Documents
3. Properties
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Technical and vapor degreasing grade trichloroethylene
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic
shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated
4. Packaging
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
4.1 Package and label industrial or commercial quantities in
D2111 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of
accordance with DOT regulations i
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