ASTM D4837-07
Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Standard No.

ASTM D4837-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4837-07(2012)

Latest

ASTM D4837-07(2012)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM). Note 1Propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM) is a mixture of two isomers: 1-methoxy-2-propanol and 2-methoxy-1-propanol.

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 E 29.

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 Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this standard.

ASTM D4837-07 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)
• 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 E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E300 Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

ASTM D4837-07 history

• 2007 ASTM D4837-07(2012) Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
• 2007 ASTM D4837-07 Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
• 2002 ASTM D4837-02 Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
• 1993 ASTM D4837-97 Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether