ASTM D5629-05 - 1.3.2005
 
Significance and Use

This test method can be used for research or for quality control to characterize aromatic isocyanates and low-acidity prepolymers. Acidity correlates with performance in some polyurethane systems.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method measures the acidity, expressed as ppm of hydrochloric acid (HCl), in aromatic isocyanate or polyurethane prepolymer samples of below 100 ppm acidity. The test method is applicable to products derived from toluene diisocyanate and methylene-bis-(4-phenylisocyanate) (see Note 0). Refer to Test Method D 6099 for determination of acidity in moderate- to high-acidity aromatic isocyanates.ISO 14898, Method B is technically equivalent to this test method.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E180-03

Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ISO 14898

PlasticsAromatic Isocyanates for Use in the Production of PolyurethaneDetermination of Acidity

D6099-24

Standard Test Method for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Acidity in Moderate to High Acidity Aromatic Isocyanates

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).