ASTM D871-96(2010)

ASTM D871-96(2010) - 1.6.2010

Significance and Use

Moisture content of the cellulose ester can be used to estimate the dry weight of the cellulose ester. Since cellulose esters are desiccants, their moisture content can vary greatly depending on storage.

1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for testing cellulose acetate.

1.2 The test procedures appear in the following sections:

2. Referenced Documents

D5897-13(2021)	Standard Test Method for Determination of Percent Hydroxyl on Cellulose Esters by Potentiometric Titration—Alternative Method
D1193-24	Standard Specification for Reagent Water
D1343-95(2019)	Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Cellulose Derivatives by Ball-Drop Method
D2929-89(2019)e1	Standard Test Method for Sulfur Content of Cellulosic Materials by X-Ray Fluorescence (Includes all amendments and changes 10/7/2019).