1.1 This test method covers the determination of the evaporation residue of naphthalene.
1.2 This test method has been found applicable to determining residue in the range of
0.3 and
1.5 wt %.
1.3 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7,
8.1,
9.2, and
9.3.
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 D2232-14(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D3438 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Naphthalene, Maleic Anhydride, and Phthalic Anhydride
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*, 2020-10-01 Update
ASTM E145 Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D2232-14(2018) history
2023ASTM D2232-23 Standard Test Method for Evaporating Residue of Naphthalene
2018ASTM D2232-14(2018) Standard Test Method for Evaporating Residue of Naphthalene
2014ASTM D2232-14 Test Method for Evaporation Residue of Naphthalene