Significance and Use
The test procedures described in this standard were developed when the chief use for turpentine was as a solvent. Currently however, the chief use for turpentine (and pinenes) is as raw materials for the production of resins and synthetic organic chemicals. Thus the chemical composition of turpentines and pinenes is extremely important and tests, in addition to the ones described in these test methods, are required in order to fully characterize turpentines and pinenes. The most widely used technique for determining the chemical composition of turpentines (and pinenes) is gas chromatography (see Test Methods D 6387).
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing turpentine, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations and Terminology D 804. These test methods are also used for the sampling and testing of pinenes, the major components of most turpentines.
1.2 These test methods primarily measure the physical rather than the chemical properties of turpentines and pinenes. As turpentines and pinenes are currently used chiefly as chemical raw materials for the production of resins and synthetic organic chemicals, chemical composition is also very important. Consequently, testing the chemical composition of turpentines and pinenes by gas chromatography has displaced these test methods to a large extent. (See for example Test Methods D 6387.)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D270 Methods of Sampling Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D6166 Test Method for Color of Naval Stores and Related Products (Instrumental Determination of Gardner Color)
D6387 Test Methods for Composition of Turpentine and Related Terpene Products by Capillary Gas Chromatography
D804 Terminology Relating to Naval Stores, Including Tall Oil and Related Products
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
E1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Part 160, "Regulations and Standards for Naval Stores," 1999
Index Terms
pinene; sampling; turpentine; Specific gravity--paints/related coatings/materials; Acid number--paints/related coatings/applications; Color--paints/related coatings/materials; Distillation--paints/related coatings/materials; Paint sampling; Pinene; Polymerization; Refractive index; Residue; Turpentine; ICS Number Code 87.060.30
Citing ASTM Standards
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