ASTM_D_1045_-_14.pdf

Designation:D104514Standard Test Methods forSampling and Testing Plasticizers Used in Plastics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1045;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 These test methods cover sampling and testing of liquidplasticizers used in compounding of plastics.Acid number,ester content,specific gravity,color,refractive index,and watercontent are determined.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.Specific hazardsinformation is given in Section 5.NOTE1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid BituminousMaterials(Pycnometer Method)D287 Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum andPetroleum Products(Hydrometer Method)D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids(Platinum-Cobalt Scale)D1218 Test Method for Refractive Index and RefractiveDispersion of Hydrocarbon LiquidsD1544 Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids(Gard-ner Color Scale)D1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD3465 Test Method for Purity of Monomeric Plasticizers byGas ChromatographyD4052 Test Method for Density,Relative Density,and APIGravity of Liquids by Digital Density MeterD5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using TristimulusColorimetryE1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersE203 Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl FischerTitrationE2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology D883 and Terminology D1600,unless otherwise indi-cated.4.Significance and Use4.1 These test methods shall be used in establishing andconfirming quality control standards for liquid plasticizers usedin the compounding of plastics.5.Hazards5.1 Chemical Hazard of ReagentsIt is possible that someof the chemicals used in this test method are hazardous.Accepted laboratory safety procedures must be followed.Seesuppliers material safety data sheets for further information.6.Sampling6.1 The method of sampling specified in 6.2 or 6.3 shall beused,according to the special conditions that exist.6.2 From Loaded Tank Car or Other Large VesselThecomposite sample taken shall be not less than 2 L(12gal).It isimportant that the composite sample consists of small samplesof not more than 1 L(1 qt)each,taken from near the top andbottom by means of a metal or glass container with removablestopper or top.This device,attached to a suitable pole,shall belowered to the desired depth,when the stopper or top shall beremoved and the container allowed to fill.A bomb samplerattached to a chain is convenient to use;adjust the opening sothat the bomb will fill on the way down.6.3 From Barrels and DrumsAt least 5%of the packagesin any shipment shall be represented in the sample.It is1These methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plasticsand are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on ThermoplasticMaterials(Section D20.15.07 on Vinyl Chloride Polymers).Current edition approved March 1,2014.Published March 2014.Originallyapproved in 1949.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D1045-08.DOI:10.1520/D1045-14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 permissible for the purchaser to increase the percentage ofpackages to be sampled at his discretion;in the case ofplasticizers that are purchased in small quantity,it is permis-sible to sample and analyze each package,if desired.A portionshall be withdrawn from near the center of each packagesampled by means of a“thief”or other sampling device andcomposited.The composite sample thus obtained shall be notless than 1 L(1 qt)and shall consist of equal portions of notless than 250 mL(12pt)from each package sampled.7.Purity of Reagents7.1 Purity of ReagentsReagent-grade chemicals shall beused in