ASTM D4077-22
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
Standard Specification for Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene). Tests shall be performed to determine the requirements of cumene in accordance to the following test methods: purity; alpha-methylstrene, benzene, butylbenzenes, diisopropylbenzenes, ethylbenzene, phenols, n-propylbenzene, sulfur, bromine index, and appearance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this specification.
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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Designation: D4077 − 22
Standard Specification for
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Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4077; 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* D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
Colorimetry
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
D5776 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydro-
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
carbons by Electrometric Titration
specification: for purposes of determining conformance with
D7057 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene
this specification, an observed value or a calculated value shall
(Cumene) by Gas Chromatography (External Standard)
be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
D7183 Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals by Ultra-
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
violet Fluorescence
D7359 Test Method for Total Fluorine, Chlorine and Sulfur
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Mixtures by Oxida-
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
tive Pyrohydrolytic Combustion followed by Ion Chroma-
standard.
tography Detection (Combustion Ion Chromatography-
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s
CIC)
Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used
D8005 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
in this specification.
Cobalt Scale)
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E298 Test Methods for Assay of Organic Peroxides
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
E299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxides In
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Organic Solvents
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
E2680 Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent
Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
2. Referenced Documents
2.2 Other Documents:
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OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.1000 and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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1910.1200
D1492 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydro-
carbons by Coulometric Titration
3. Properties
D3160 Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopro-
3.1 Cumene (isopropylbenzene) shall conform to the fol-
pylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
lowing requirements:
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic
Products
ASTM Test
Property Specifications
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Method
D3760 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene
(Cumene) by Gas Chromatography
Purity, mass %, min 99.92 D3760 or D7057
Alpha-Methylstrene, mass %, max 0.01 D3760 or D7057
Benzene, mass %, max 0.001 D3760 or D7057
Butylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.02 D3760 or D7057
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Diisopropylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.002 D3760 or D7057
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Ethylbenzene, mass %, max 0.01 D3760 or D7057
Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsi-
Phenols, mg/kg, max 5 D3160, D3760 or
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Designation: D4077 − 17 D4077 − 22
Standard Specification for
1
Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4077; 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 Scope*
1.1 This specification covers cumene (isopropylbenzene).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this
specification, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used
in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 Consult current OSHA Regulations and Supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this
specification.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1492 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Coulometric Titration
D2710 Test Method for Bromine Index of Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration
D3160 Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
D3760 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene (Cumene) by Gas Chromatography
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
D5776 Test Method for Bromine Index of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration
D7057 Test Method for Analysis of Isopropylbenzene (Cumene) by Gas Chromatography (External Standard)
D7183 Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals by Ultraviolet
Fluorescence
D7359 Test Method for Total Fluorine, Chlorine and Sulfur in Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Mixtures by Oxidative
Pyrohydrolytic Combustion followed by Ion Chromatography Detection (Combustion Ion Chromatography-CIC)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D16.07 on Styrene, Ethylbenzene and C9 and C10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Current edition approved June 1, 2017Sept. 1, 2022. Published June 2017September 2022. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
D4077 – 16.D4077 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D4077-17.10.1520/D4077-22.
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D4077 − 22
D8005 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E298 Test Methods for Assay of Organic Peroxides
E299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxides In Organic Solvents
E2680 Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
2.2 Other Documents:
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OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
3. Properties
3.1 Cumene (isopropylbenzene) shall conform to the following requirements:
ASTM Test
Property Specifications
A
Method
Purity, weight %, min 99.92 D3760 or D7057
Purity, mass %, min 99.92 D3760 or D7057
Alpha-Methylstrene, weight %, max 0.01 D3760 or D7057
Alpha-Methylstrene, mass %, max 0.01 D3760 or D7057
Benzene, weight %, max 0.001 D3760 or D7057
Benzene, mass %, max 0.001 D3760 or D7057
Butylbenzenes, weight %, max 0.02 D3760 or D7057
Butylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.02 D3760 or D7057
Diisopropylbenzenes, weight %, max 0.002 D3760 or D7057
Diisopropylbenzenes, mass %, max 0.002 D37
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