ASTM D5137-07 (R2021) pdf free download.Standard Specification for Hexyl Acetate.
1 .1 This specification covers hexyl acetate, which is used as an active tail high boiling solvent in lacquers, automotive coatings, maintenance paints, and other related coatings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to he regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a 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 E29.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance. see the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
4. Sampling
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with Practice E300.
5. Test Methods
5.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM methods:
5.1. 1 Acidity—Test Method D1613.
5. 1 .2 Apparent Specific Gravity—Determine the apparent specific gravity by any convenient method that is accurate to the third decimal place, the termination of both the specimen and water being 20 °C. See Guide D268 or Test Method D4052.
5.1.3 color—Test Method D1209.
5. 1 .4 Distillation Range—Test Method D 1078 using a temperature measuring device having a range of 148 °C to 202 °C and a resolution of 0.1 °C.
5. 1.5 Electrical Resisth’itv—An ASTM Test Method utilizing a Ranshurg Electrical Resistivity meter is under development.
5.1.6 Ester Value—Test Method D1617. Use specimen size, reaction conditions, and ester factor as specified for methyl amyl acetate.
5.1.7 Water Content—Test Methods Dl 364 and D 1476.
6. Packaging and Package Marking
6.1 Package size shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.
6.2 Packaging shall conform to applicable carrier rules and regulations, or when specified shall conform to Federal Spec.
PPP-C-2020.
7. Keywords
7.1 ester; hexyl acetate: solvent.ASTM D5137 pdf download.