ASTM D4376-02(2012) - 1.3.2012
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade perchloroethylene.

Note 1—Guide D3844 and Practice D4276 provide additional important information on solvent properties.

TABLE 1 Physical Properties

PropertySpecificationTest Method

Specific gravity, 25/25°C

1.606 to 1.625

D2111

Distillation range (760 mm Hg)

D1078

Initial boiling point, °C, min

120.0

Dry point, °C, max

125.0

Acidity (as HCl), weight, %, max

0.0005

D2989

Alkalinity (as NaOH), weight,
%, max

0.030

D2989

Water, weight, %, max

0.0050

D3401

Appearance

Clear and free
from suspended
matter

D3741

Color, Pt-Co, max

20

D2108

Halide (as Cl−), weight, %, max

0.0005

D2988

Nonvolatile residue, weight,
%, max

0.0050

D2109

Acid acceptance, as NaOH,
weight, %, min

0.10

D2942

Copper corrosion, weight loss,
mg, max

D3316

Flask

10

Soxhlet

20

Condenser

20

Acidity as HCl, max, mL,
NaOH

15

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2111-10(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D2942-02(2023)

Standard Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)

29 CFR 1910.1200

Department of Labor, OSHA Regulations on Hazard Communications

D2988-96(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D2989-01(2022)

Standard Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D3401-97(2022)

Standard Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D3741-00(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents

D3844-02

Standard Guide for Labeling Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers

D4276-02(2020)

Standard Practice for Confined Area Entry

D6806-02(2022)

Standard Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography

49 CFR 100 to 199

Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations

D2108-10(2025)

Standard Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D2109-01(2022)

Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures