1.1 This test method covers the determination of the acid wash color of benzene, toluene, xylenes, refined solvent naphthas, and similar industrial aromatic hydrocarbons.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 8 and 12.1.
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 D848-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D3437 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
ASTM D4790 Standard Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals
ASTM D6809 Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
ASTM D848-23 history
2023ASTM D848-23 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2018ASTM D848-18 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2014ASTM D848-14 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2009ASTM D848-09 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2003ASTM D848-03 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2002ASTM D848-02 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
1997ASTM D848-97 Standard Test Method for Acid Wash Color of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons