ASTM D5396-00 - 10.1.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the grade of perchloroethylene typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications, such as in metal cleaning formulations. It is not recommended for dry cleaning applications (see Specification D4081). It may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house perchloroethylene recovery programs.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2988-96(2025)

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

E1064-24

Standard Test Method for Water in Organic Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration

D2942-02(2023)

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

D2111-10(2025)

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

D2109-01(2022)

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

D4081-16(2023)

Standard Specification for Drycleaning-Grade Perchloroethylene

D2989-01(2022)

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

D6806-02(2022)

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

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

D2108-10(2025)

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