ASTM D4835-08

Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the properties and requirements for propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA). The specimens shall be adequately sampled and undergo gas chromatographic chemical analysis, and shall adhere accordingly to chemical property requirements as to purity, color (platinum-cobalt scale), water content, distillation range (initial and dry boiling points), acidity (free acid as acetic acid), and glycol ether content.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA).
Note 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) is a mixture of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane.  
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 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, 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 E 29.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2008
• ICS: 71.080.60 - Alcohols. Ethers
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4835-03 - Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4835 −08
StandardSpecification for
1
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4835; 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 propylene glycol monomethyl
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
ether acetate (PMA).
Determine Conformance with Specifications
NOTE 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) is a
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
mixture of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1- 3
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
acetoxypropane.
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Properties
standard.
3.1 Propyleneglycolmonomethyletheracetate(PMA)shall
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this
conform to the following requirements:
standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
Purity, min, weight % 99
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max (Note 2) 15
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
Water, max, weight % 0.05
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
Distillation range, °C:
the rounding-off method of Practice E29. Initial boiling point, min 140
Dry boiling point, max 150
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult A
Acidity (free acid as acetic acid), max, weight % 0.02
Glycol ether, max, weight % 0.5
the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in
this standard.
A
Equivalent to 0.2 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per gram of specimen.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 2—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined by Test Method D5386
2
have been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co
2.1 ASTM Standards:
color determined by Test Method D1209. However, it is not known
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
whether propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate was part of the
ganic Liquids
sample set included in the interlaboratory study.
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
4. Sampling
Cobalt Scale)
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
Practice E300.
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
5. Test Methods
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
and Related Products 5.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be
D4773 Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monom-
determined in accordance with the following ASTM test
ethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and methods:
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
5.1.1 Gas Chromatographic Method—Test Method D4773.
5.1.2 Color—Test Method D1209 (see Note 2).
5.1.3 Water—Test
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D4835–03 Designation: D 4835 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4835; 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*
1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA).
NOTE 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) is a mixture of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthesesNo other units of
measurement are for information only. included in this standard.
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard,
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 E 29.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D 1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
D 1613 Test Method forAcidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
Products
D 4773 Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and Propylene
Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
D 5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E 300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
3
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of
3. Properties
3.1 Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) shall conform to the following requirements:
Purity, min, weight % 99
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max 15
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max (Note 2) 15
Water, max, weight % 0.05
Distillation range, °C:
Initial boiling point, min 140
Dry boiling point, max 150
A
Acidity (free acid as acetic acid), max, weight % 0.02
Glycol ether, max, weight % 0.5
A
Equivalent to 0.2 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per gram of specimen. Equivalent to 0.2 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per gram of specimen.
NOTE 2—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined byTest Method D 5386 have been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co color
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
Current edition approved Oct.Nov. 1, 2003.2008. Published October 2003.December 2008. Originally approved in 1988. Last previo
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D4835–03 Designation: D 4835 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4835; 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*
1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA).
NOTE 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) is a mixture of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parenthesesNo other units of
measurement are for information only. included in this standard.
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard,
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 E 29.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this
standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D 1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
D 1613 Test Method forAcidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
Products
D 4773 Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and Propylene
Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
D 5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E 300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
3
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of
3. Properties
3.1 Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) shall conform to the following requirements:
Purity, min, weight % 99
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max 15
Color, platinum-cobalt scale, max (Note 2) 15
Water, max, weight % 0.05
Distillation range, °C:
Initial boiling point, min 140
Dry boiling point, max 150
A
Acidity (free acid as acetic acid), max, weight % 0.02
Glycol ether, max, weight % 0.5
A
Equivalent to 0.2 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per gram of specimen. Equivalent to 0.2 mg of potassium hydroxide (KOH) per gram of specimen.
NOTE 2—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined byTest Method D 5386 have been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co color
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates .
Current edition approved Oct.Nov. 1, 2003.2008. Published October 2003.December 2008. Originally approved in 1988. Last previo
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