ASTM D871-96(2004)

Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellulose Acetate

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Moisture content of the cellulose ester can be used to estimate the dry weight of the cellulose ester. Since cellulose esters are desiccants, their moisture content can vary greatly depending on storage.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for testing cellulose acetate.
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following sections:SectionsAsh to Color and Haze to Combined Acetyl or Acetic Acid ContentTest Method A. Solution Method, to Test Method B. Heterogeneous Saponification Method, to Free Acidity to Heat Stability to Hydroxyl Content to Intrinsic Viscosity to Moisture Content to Primary Hydroxyl Content to Sulfur or Sulfate Content to Viscosity to
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2004
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.36 - Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D871-96 - Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellulose Acetate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM D871-96(2010) - Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellulose Acetate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5897-13(2021) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—Alternative Method
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D4209-07(2019) - Standard Practice for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Cellulosics, Emulsions, Resin Solutions, Shellac, and Varnishes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
• Referred By: ASTM E1899-23 - Standard Test Method for Hydroxyl Groups Using Reaction with <emph type="ital">p</emph >-Toluenesulfonyl Isocyanate (TSI) and Potentiometric Titration with Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D2929-89(2019)e1 - Standard Test Method for Sulfur Content of Cellulosic Materials by X-Ray Fluorescence
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D1343-95(2019) - Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Cellulose Derivatives by Ball-Drop Method
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D871 – 96 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Test Methods of Testing
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Cellulose Acetate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D871; 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 on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—
Alternative Method
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for testing cellu-
lose acetate.
3. Purity of Reagents
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following sections:
3.1 Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests.
Sections
Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that all reagents shall
Ash 8 to 11
Color and Haze 67 to 72
conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical
Combined Acetyl or Acetic Acid Content
Reagents of the American Chemical Society, where such
Test Method A. Solution Method 17, 19 to 23
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specifications are available. Other grades may be used, pro-
Test Method B. Heterogeneous Saponification Method 17, 24 to 26
Free Acidity 12 to 16
vided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently
Heat Stability 47 to 56
high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of
Hydroxyl Content 27 to 33
the determination.
Intrinsic Viscosity 57 to 62
Moisture Content 4 to 7
3.2 Unless otherwise indicated, references to water shall be
Primary Hydroxyl Content 34 to 39
understood to mean reagent tared, low, wide-form weighing
Sulfur or Sulfate Content 40 to 45
bottle and water, conforming to Specification D1193.
Viscosity 63 to 66
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
MOISTURE CONTENT
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4. Significance and Use
only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Moisture content of the cellulose ester can be used to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
estimate the dry weight of the cellulose ester. Since cellulose
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
esters are desiccants, their moisture content can vary greatly
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
depending on storage.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Transfer about5gofthe sample to a tared, low,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
wide-form weighing bottle and weigh to the nearest 0.001 g.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Dry in an oven for2hat105 6 3°C. Remove the bottle from
D1343 Test Method for Viscosity of Cellulose Derivatives
the oven, cover, cool in a desiccator, and weigh.
by Ball-Drop Method
6. Calculation
D2929 Test Method for Sulfur Content of Cellulosic Mate-
rials by X-Ray Fluorescence
6.1 Calculate the percentage of moisture as follows:
D5897 Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl
Moisture, % 5 ~A/B! 3 100
where:
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on
Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee D01.36 on Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives.
Current edition approved June 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
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approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as D871 – 96. DOI: Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
10.1520/D0871-96R04. Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
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the ASTM website. MD.
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D871 – 96 (2004)
13.2 Sodium Hydroxide, Standard Solution (0.01 N)—
A = weight loss on heating, g, and
Prepare and standardize a 0.01N solution of sodium hydroxide
B = sample used, g.
(NaOH).
7. Precision and Bias
14. Procedure
7.1 No statement on bias can be made as no reference
14.1 Shake5gofthe sample, ground to pass a No. 20 (850
material is available as a standard.
µm) sieve and corrected for moisture content if necessary, in a
ASH 250-mL Erlenmeyer flask with 150 mL of freshly boiled, cold
water. Stopper the flask and allow it to stand
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