ASTM D3160-96a
Historical Standard: ASTM D3160-96a Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene)
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ASTM D3160
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of phenol in the range from 0.25 to 50 mg/kg in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS ([alpha]-methylstyrene).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this test method: for purposes of determining conformance with this test method, 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 E29.
1.3 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
Keywords
&agr;methylstyrene; AMS; cumene; isopropylbenzene; phenol content; Phenolic compounds; AMS (&alph;-Methylstyrene); Cumene (isopropylbenzene)
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.080.15 (Aromatic hydrocarbons)
DOI: 10.1520/D3160-96A
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