ASTM D4615-22 - 1.1.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers the various grades of n-butyl acetate suitable for use as solvents in paint and related coatings.

1.2?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.

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

1.4?For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for material listed in this specification.

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.

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

D3545-22

Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography

D1078-11(2019)

Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids

D5386-16

Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry

E1-14(2020)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E29-22

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

E300-03(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

D268-22

Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material

D891-18

Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals

D1364-22

Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)

D1613-17(2023)

Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products

D4052-22

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter

PPP-C-2020

Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098.

D1353-13(2021)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products

D1296-23

Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents

D1209-05(2019)

Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)