ASTM E1178-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Acrylonitrile (Withdrawn 2016)
Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Acrylonitrile (Withdrawn 2016)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods provide for the determination of color and various impurities in acrylonitrile. Color and impurity levels are important factors in many uses of acrylonitrile.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the analysis of acrylonitrile.
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:
Sections Color7 to 9 Hydrogen Cyanide10 to 18 p-Methoxyphenol19 to 28 Water29 to 32
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 Review the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.
1.5 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. See Section 5 for specific hazards statements.
10.1 This test method covers the determination of HCN over the concentration of 0.5 to 10 μg/g in acrylonitrile.
19.1 This test method covers the determination of p-methoxyphenol (MEHQ) in acrylonitrile. MEHQ is added to acrylonitrile to prevent polymerization during storage and shipment.
29.1 This test method covers the determination of water in the concentration of 0.05 to 3.0 mass (m/m) percent in product acrylonitrile.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover the analysis of acrylonitrile.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals, this test method was withdrawn in November 2016. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.
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Designation: E1178 − 08
StandardTest Methods for
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Analysis of Acrylonitrile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1178; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* of Standard and Reagent Solutions for ChemicalAnalysis
E203Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer
1.1 These test methods cover the analysis of acrylonitrile.
Titration
1.2 Theanalyticalproceduresappearinthefollowingorder:
Sections 3. Significance and Use
Color 7 to 9
3.1 These test methods provide for the determination of
Hydrogen Cyanide 10 to 18
p-Methoxyphenol 19 to 28
color and various impurities in acrylonitrile. Color and impu-
Water 29 to 32
rity levels are important factors in many uses of acrylonitrile.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 4. Purity of Reagents
standard.
4.1 Purity of Reagents—Use reagent grade chemicals in all
1.4 ReviewthecurrentMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS) tests.Unlessotherwiseindicated,itisintendedthatallreagents
for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid shall conform to the specifications of the Committee on
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procedures, and safety precautions. AnalyticalReagentsoftheAmericanChemicalSociety, where
such specifications are available. Other grades may be used,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the determination.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 5 for
4.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
specific hazards statements. to water shall be understood to mean Type II or Type III
reagent water conforming to Specification D1193.
2. Referenced Documents
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5. Hazards
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
5.1 Acrylonitrileispotentiallyhazardoustohumanhealthif
D1209Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
not properly handled. Acrylonitrile is a suspected human
Cobalt Scale) carcinogen. Use acrylonitrile in a well ventilated hood.
E60Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
5.2 Acrylonitrile can contribute to a toxic condition in
Materials by Spectrophotometry
systems of the human body, from inhalation, swallowing, or
E180Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
contact with the eyes or skin. Direct contact with acrylonitrile
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
can cause skin burns as well.
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cialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)
5.3 Acrylonitrile liquid and vapor are absorbed readily into
E200Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage
shoe leather and clothing and will penetrate most rubbers,
barrierfabrics,orcreams.Contactlensesshouldnotbewornin
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areas where eye contact with acrylonitrile could occur. Use
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
impermeableprotectiveclothingandconsultthecurrentMSDS
Subcommittee D16.16 on Industrial and Specialty Product Standards.
for recommended materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally
approved jn 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E1178–97 (2002).
DOI: 10.1520/E1178-08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on listed by the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory
the ASTM website. Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville,
www.astm.org. MD.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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