1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers four types of hydrocarbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, used primarily in the coatings and dry-cleaning industries. 'Mineral spirits' is the most common name for these solvents. They are also called 'Stoddard Solvents' when used for dry cleaning.

1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.

1.3 The following hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, 6.1.10, of this specification. 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure

D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test

D156 Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)

D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material

D1133 Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents

D1159 Test Method for Bromine Numbers of Petroleum Distillates and Commercial Aliphatic Olefins by Electrometric Titration

D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents

D2710 Test Method for Bromine Index of Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration

D3227 Test Method for (Thiol Mercaptan) Sulfur in Gasoline, Kerosine, Aviation Turbine, and Distillate Fuels (Potentiometric Method)

D3257 Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography

D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

U.S. Federal Specification

Keywords

Doctor test; hydrocarbon dry cleaning solvents; mineral spirits; solvents; Stoddard Solvent;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels); 97.060 (Laundry appliances)

DOI: 10.1520/D0235-99

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