1.1 This specification covers refined phenol.
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value or a 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 E29.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 Consult current OSHA regulations and supplier’s Safety Data Sheets, and local regulations for all materials listed in this specification.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D2439-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D1631 Standard Test Method for Water in Phenol and Related Materials by the Iodine Reagent Method
ASTM D1686 Standard Test Method for Color of Solid Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials in the Molten State (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D3852 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Phenol, Cresols, and Cresylic Acid
ASTM D6875 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Industrial Organic Chemicals by Thermistor*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM D2439-20 history
2020ASTM D2439-20 Standard Specification for Refined Phenol
2016ASTM D2439-16 Standard Specification for Refined Phenol
2012ASTM D2439-12 Standard Specification for Refined Phenol