1.1 This test method covers the determination of the purity of Class I, II, and III p-phenylenediamine (PPD) antidegradants as described in Classification D4676 by gas chromatography (GC) detection and area normalization for data reduction.
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 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.
1.4 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 D4937-96(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM D3853 Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber and Rubber Latices-Abbreviations for Chemicals Used in Compounding
ASTM D4483 Standard Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries
ASTM D4676 Standard Classification for Rubber Compounding Materials—Antidegradants
ASTM E260 Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
ISO 6472 Rubber compounding ingredients - Abbreviated terms
ASTM D4937-96(2021) history
2021ASTM D4937-96(2021) Standard Test Method for p-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D4937-96(2017) Standard Test Method for p-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D4937-96(2012) Standard Test Method for p-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D4937-96(2006)e1 Standard Test Method forp-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D4937-96(2001) Standard Test Method for p-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D4937-96e1 Standard Test Method for p-Phenylenediamine Antidegradants Purity by Gas Chromatography