ASTM D740-94 pdf free.Standard Specification for MethyI EthyI Ketone.
1.1 This specification covers two types of methyl ethyl ketone that are used primarily as solvents in lacquers and industrial coatings, but also in adhesives, printing inks, lube oil dewaxing, and as chemical intermediates.
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’ s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.
2. ASTM Standards:D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Materials3 D 1078 Test Method for Disillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids3 D 1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
Cobalt Scale) D 1353 Test Method for Nonvoltile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Vamish, Lacquer, and Related
Products3 D 1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Fische Reagent Ttation Method) D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products3 D 2804 Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Using Gas Chromatography3 D4052 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter’
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers E 300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals.
3.1 Methyl ethyl ketone shall be of the following types, as specifed:Type II- -urethane grade. This type may be suited for use in urethane coatings, provided that the water content and alcohol content are acceptable.
The physical and chemical properties of methyl ethyl ketone shall conform to the requirements specified in Table
The material shall be sampled in accordance with Practice E 300.
3.1.1 Acidity- -Test Method D 1613.
31.2 Alcohol- -Test Method D 2804.
3.1.3 Color- Test Method D 1209.
3.1.4 Ditillation Range- Test Method D 1078, using an ASTM Solvents Distillation Themmometer 39C having a range from 48 to 102°C and conforming to the requirements in Specifications E .Test Method D 2804
4. Packaging and Package Marking. Package size shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.ASTM D740 pdf download.