ASTM E1754-17 - 1.3.2017
 
Significance and Use

4.1 Trace amounts of water may be detrimental to the use of chlorine in some applications. The amount of water in the chlorine must be known to prevent problems during its use.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the content of water in liquid chlorine in the concentration range of 0.5 to 15 mg/kg (ppm).

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

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. See Section 7 for specific hazards statements.

1.4 Review the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.

 
2. Referenced Documents

173.314

Requirements for Compressed Gases in Tank Cars

173.304

Charging of Cylinders with Liquefied Compressed Gas

49 CFR 173

Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Transportation: Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging, including Sections:

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

E806-21

Standard Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride and Chloroform in Liquid Chlorine by Direct Injection (Gas Chromatographic Procedure)