ASTM D850 for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D850 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the distillation of industrial aromatic hydrocarbons and related materials of relatively narrow boiling ranges from 30 to 250°C.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this test method: for the purposes of determining conformance to this test method, an observed or 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 E 29.
1.4 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, 6.6.1and Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D3437 Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
D4790 Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E 133 Specification for Distillation Equipment
E 220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison Techniques
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 Other Document:
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR, paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 See Terminology D4790 for definitions of terms used in this test method.
