ASTM D7716-11 - 1.6.2011
 
Significance and Use

Methanol content reflects the quality of glycerin for use as an engine coolant. The current specification for the maximum methanol content is 0.1 % weight to weight (w/w).

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides for the quantitative determination of residual methanol in glycerin by gas chromatography. The range of detection for residual methanol is 0.02 to 0.60 mass %.

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

1.3 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

E691-23

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

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D7640-16(2021)

Standard Specification for Engine Coolant Grade Glycerin

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E355-96(2021)e1

Standard Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships (Includes all amendments and changes 4/28/2021).

E594-96(2026)

Standard Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography