1.1 This specification covers two types of aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, normally petroleum distillates, having high flash points, moderately low volatility, and a distillation range of approximately 30°C (50°F). These solvents are used primarily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred to as high-flash aromatic naphthas.
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 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.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s 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 D3734-05(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D1133 Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
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 D1319 Standard Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
ASTM D156 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
ASTM D268 Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material
ASTM D3278 Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
ASTM D56 Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
ASTM D611 Standard Test Methods for Aniline Point and Mixed Aniline Point of Petroleum Products and Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D849 Standard Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products
ASTM D891 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E300 Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
ASTM D3734-05(2018) history
2018ASTM D3734-05(2018) Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
2005ASTM D3734-05(2010) Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
2005ASTM D3734-05 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
2001ASTM D3734-01 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
1996ASTM D3734-96 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas