ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas
6. Test Method
6.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM test methods:
6.1.1 Aromatics - Test Method D1319 may be used to measure total aromatics content. Test Methods D3257 should be used to measure accurately total aromatics content and ethyl benzene content.
6.1.2 Bromine Number - Test Method D1159.
6.1.3 Color - Test Method D156 (Saybolt color) and Test Method D1209 (platinum-cobalt color). In case of dispute, the Saybolt color limit is controlling.
6.1.4 Corrosion - Test Method D130.
6.1.5 Distillation - Test Method D86.
6.1.6 Flash Point - Test Methods D56, D3278 (alternative). In case of dispute, Test Method D56 is controlling.
6.1.7 Kauri-Butanol Value - Test Method D1133.
6.1.8 Odor - Test Method D1296. Samples of the particular types of products being tested, having odor characteristics as previously agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier, are to be used as reference standards for comparison.
6.1.9 Olefins - Test Method D1319 or Test Method D1159.
6.1.10 Apparent Specific Gravity - Determine the apparent specific gravity by any convenient method that is accurate to the third decimal place, the temperature of both specimen and water being 60°F (15.6°C) or 77°F (25°C). See Guide D268 or Test Method D4052. In case of dispute, apparent specific gravity at 60/60°F (15.6/15.6°C) is controlling.
7. Packaging and Package Marking
7.1 Package size shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the supplier.
7.2 Packaging shall conform to applicable carrier rules and regulations or when specified shall conform to Fed. Spec. PPP-C-2020.
8. Keywords
8.1 hydrocarbons; naphthas; solvents; VM&P naphthas
