ASTM D4376-02(2012)

Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Perchloroethylene

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1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade perchloroethylene.

Note 1—Guide D3844 and Practice D4276 provide additional important information on solvent properties.

TABLE 1 Physical Properties

Property	Specification	Test Method
Specific gravity, 25/25°C	1.606 to 1.625	D2111
Distillation range (760 mm Hg)		D1078
Initial boiling point, °C, min	120.0
Dry point, °C, max	125.0
Acidity (as HCl), weight, %, max	0.0005	D2989
Alkalinity (as NaOH), weight, %, max	0.030	D2989
Water, weight, %, max	0.0050	D3401
Appearance	Clear and free from suspended matter	D3741
Color, Pt-Co, max	20	D2108
Halide (as Cl⁻), weight, %, max	0.0005	D2988
Nonvolatile residue, weight, %, max	0.0050	D2109
Acid acceptance, as NaOH, weight, %, min	0.10	D2942
Copper corrosion, weight loss, mg, max		D3316
Flask	10
Soxhlet	20
Condenser	20
Acidity as HCl, max, mL, NaOH	15

Rationale:

This specification covers the requirements and corresponding test methods for vapor-degreasing grade perchloroethylene. When tested, materials shall conform to the following physical properties: specific gravity; distillation range (initial boiling point and dry point); acidity as HCl; alkalinity as NaOH; water content; appearance; color in Pt-co units; halides content; nonvolatile residues content; acid acceptance; and copper corrosion behavior.

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Publisher	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date	12/10/2002
Confirmation Date	03/01/2012
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Page Count	2
Themes	Other products of the chemical industry
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