ASTM D850-02e1 - 10.2.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the distillation of industrial aromatic hydrocarbons and related materials of relatively narrow boiling ranges from 30 to 250°C.

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

1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this test method: for the purposes of determining conformance to this test method, an observed or 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 E 29.

1.4 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. For specific hazard statements, and Section 7.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E220-25

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison Techniques

E691-23

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

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E133-92(2022)

Standard Specification for Distillation Equipment

D4790-25

Standard Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals

D1078-11(2026)

Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids

D3437-15(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products

D6809-24

Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials

E29-22

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