ASTM D2340-23 - 1.1.2023
 
Significance and Use

4.1?This test method is suitable for determining the quantity of peroxides in styrene monomer both for quality control and quality assurance of the product.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This test method covers the determination of the peroxide content of styrene monomer reported as hydrogen peroxide.

1.2?This test method has been found applicable to the determination of peroxides in styrene monomer in the range of 1 mg/kg to 60 mg/kg. Based on the precision data in 12.1, LOD is 6 mg/kg and LOQ is 21 mg/kg.

1.3?In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.

1.4?UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.

1.6?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR

paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200 Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.

D3437-15(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products

D6809-20a

Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 10/20/2020).

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications