ASTM D849 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the corrosiveness of industrial aromatic hydrocarbons to a copper strip.
NOTE 1 - For a similar copper strip test applicable to other petroleum products, see Test Method D130 and Test Method D1838.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 8.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B152/B152M Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
D1838 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
D4790 Terminology ofAromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
2.2 Other Documents:
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts:
ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standards (13 photo lithographed aluminum strips; includes Test Method D130)
3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology D4790 for definition of terms used in this test method.
