ASTM D843-97(2006) - 1.1.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers nitration grade xylene.

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 round off "to the nearest unit" in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the round-off method of Practice E 29.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 Consult OSHA regulations, supplier's Material Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials used in this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D8005-23

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

D850-25

Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials

D848-23

Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons

D3437-15(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products

D5386-24

Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry

D6563-12

Standard Test Method for Benzene, Toluene, Xylene (BTX) Concentrates Analysis by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2018)

E29-22

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

D849-15(2024)

Standard Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons