ASTM D4297-15(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A(4,4′ -Isopropylidinediphenol)
Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A<brk/>(4,4<emph type="ital" >′</emph> -Isopropylidinediphenol)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program and consultation with an appropriate SDS. The information provided herein cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as provided in an appropriate SDS, but rather as a supplement to such advice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and handling 4,4′-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and preserves product quality.
1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should have consulted a safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific first aid instructions and information on the proper equipment to have available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.
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. For specific hazard statements, see Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and an appropriate SDS.
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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2019
- Technical Committee
- D16 - Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals
- Drafting Committee
- D16.08 - Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
Overview
ASTM D4297-15(2020): Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A (4,4′-Isopropylidinediphenol) provides comprehensive guidelines for the safe sampling and handling of bisphenol A (BPA) in both solid forms (such as prills, flakes, crystals, or powder) and as a liquid at elevated temperatures. This standard covers procedures intended to represent and preserve product quality and is intended for use in conjunction with existing health and safety programs and consultation of relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
The standard emphasizes that the information provided is a supplement to, not a substitute for, expert safety and medical advice as detailed in applicable SDS. It also highlights the importance of adhering to established safety, health, and environmental practices, including regulatory requirements.
Key Topics
Safe Sampling Procedures
- Procedures for collecting representative BPA samples from various containers, including bulk quantities, bags, and large bulk sacks.
- Recommendations for using appropriate scoops (aluminum, polyethylene, polypropylene, stainless steel) to avoid contamination.
- Guidance on minimizing moisture absorption and proper labeling of samples.
Handling and Storage
- Best practices for unloading BPA from hopper cars and hopper trucks while following safety protocols.
- Requirements for keeping areas free from open flames and sources of ignition, due to the risk of fire and explosion associated with BPA dust or vapor.
- Recommendations for vapor-proof and explosion-proof equipment, grounding of carriers, and prohibition of smoking.
Health and Safety Precautions
- Importance of consulting an up-to-date SDS for BPA for information on hazard identification, first aid, and the use of personal protective equipment.
- Training for personnel in safe handling practices and the risks related to handling BPA, especially molten BPA which can cause severe thermal burns.
- Measures for spill containment and actions to follow in the event of exposure.
Applications
Quality Control in Production
- Ensuring representative sampling of BPA for analysis to maintain and document product quality during manufacturing and shipping processes.
Compliance and Safety Programs
- Serving as a reference for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, and local environmental and safety standards.
- Enhancing company protocols for worker safety and product stewardship.
Logistics and Transportation
- Application in the secure and compliant transport of BPA in various forms, with considerations for fire and explosion hazards.
- Guidelines for safe offloading from bulk carriers to prevent environmental release and worker exposure.
Related Standards
- ASTM E300 - Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 - Air contaminants standards.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication.
- U.S. DOT 49 CFR Parts 171-180 - Regulations for transportation of hazardous materials.
Keywords: bisphenol A, BPA, sampling, handling, ASTM D4297, safety, SDS, quality control, industrial chemicals, hazardous materials, storage, transportation.
By following ASTM D4297-15(2020), organizations handling bisphenol A can improve safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance, supporting robust chemical management in industrial operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D4297-15(2020) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A<brk/>(4,4<emph type="ital" >′</emph> -Isopropylidinediphenol)". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program and consultation with an appropriate SDS. The information provided herein cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as provided in an appropriate SDS, but rather as a supplement to such advice. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and handling 4,4′-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and preserves product quality. 1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should have consulted a safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific first aid instructions and information on the proper equipment to have available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure. 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. For specific hazard statements, see Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and an appropriate SDS. 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program and consultation with an appropriate SDS. The information provided herein cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as provided in an appropriate SDS, but rather as a supplement to such advice. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and handling 4,4′-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and preserves product quality. 1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should have consulted a safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific first aid instructions and information on the proper equipment to have available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure. 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. For specific hazard statements, see Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and an appropriate SDS. 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.
ASTM D4297-15(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.90 - Phenols. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D4297-15(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D4297-15, ASTM D4789-20e1, ASTM D6143-23, ASTM D4493-20, ASTM D6875-23, ASTM D8266-19. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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: D4297 − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A
(4,4' -Isopropylidinediphenol)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4297; 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 3. Significance and Use
1.1 This practice covers procedures for safely sampling and 3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in
handling 4,4'-isopropylidinediphenol, commercially known as establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected
bisphenol A (BPA), in various solid forms, and as a liquid at that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with
elevated temperatures in a manner which represents and an existing health and safety program and consultation with an
preserves product quality. appropriate SDS. The information provided herein cannot be
used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice as
1.2 Any person sampling or handling this product should
provided in an appropriate SDS, but rather as a supplement to
have consulted a safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific first aid
such advice.
instructions and information on the proper equipment to have
available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.
4. Description of Product (See Table 1)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 Bisphenol A (BPA) is not classified as a hazardous
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
chemical by the Department of Transportation, and is,
standard.
therefore, not subject to DOT regulations governing the trans-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the portation of hazardous articles. Bisphenol A is normally
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the transported in several types of containers including cloth and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- paper bags, bulk trucks, and covered hopper cars. (See Table
1.)
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 While bisphenol A (BPA) is dangerous when handled
For specific hazard statements, see Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
improperly, particularly at elevated temperatures, its unloading
and an appropriate SDS.
need not be hazardous provided the hazards are recognized and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
handling instructions are rigidly observed as detailed here and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
in an appropriate SDS.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Hazards
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Health—Consult current OSHA regulations and suppli-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
er’s Safety Data Sheet for all materials used in this practice.
5.1.1 Aside from the risk of thermal burns in handling BPA
2. Referenced Documents
when molten, and a possibility of dermatitis from impurities,
2.1 OSHA Regulations:
particularly in crude grades, industrial use does not present a
29 CFR Labor, paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
significant health hazard. However, ordinary precautions must
2.2 U.S. DOT Regulations:
be observed to protect personnel from contact with molten
49 CFR Transportation, Subchapter C, Parts 171-180
BPA or excessive exposure to dusts or high concentrations of
vapor.
5.1.2 Precautions must be observed to protect personnel
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic,
from excessive inhalation of vapors and dust.
Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D16.08 on Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocar-
5.2 Fire:
bons.
5.2.1 BPA in both the solid and liquid form is combustible
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published January 2020. Originally
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D4297 – 15. DOI:
and introduces a potential fire hazard when it is stored,
10.1520/D4297-15R20.
handled, or used.
Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
5.2.2 BPA vapors or dust can form explosive mixtures with
Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://
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D4297 − 15 (2020)
TABLE 1 Typical Physical Properties Product Bisphenol A
Boiling Point, °C Flash Point, Specific Gravity,
Melting Point, °C Solid Forms
(10.5 mm Hg) °C 25°C
154–157 240 prills, flakes, crystals, powder 207.2 1.20 (solid)
5.2.3 Dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, foam, and water can 9.2 Opening of the hopper car dome cover and attachment
all be used in fighting fires involvi
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