1.1 This specification covers dibutyl phthalate (99 % grade).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, 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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.
1.5 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 D608-05(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1209 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D1296 Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D1364 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D1476 Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D1613 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D1617 Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D268 Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material
ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
ASTM D5386 Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E300 Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals