1.1 This specification covers dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM). NOTE 1—Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) is a mixture of isomers, the predominant isomer being 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2propanol.
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, consult the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this standard.
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 D4836-09(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D1078 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D1209 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D1364 Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D1613 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
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 D4773 Standard Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
ASTM D5386 Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
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 D4836-09(2017) history
2023ASTM D4836-09(2023) Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
2017ASTM D4836-09(2017) Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
2009ASTM D4836-09 Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
2004ASTM D4836-04 Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
1999ASTM D4836-95(1999) Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether