ASTM D5395-03(2013)
Standard Specification for Reclaimed Methylene Chloride

Standard No.
ASTM D5395-03(2013)
Release Date
2003
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D5395-03(2018)
Latest
ASTM D5395-03(2023)
Scope

1.1 This specification covers the grade of methylene chloride typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications, such as in paint stripping formulations. It may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house methylene chloride recovery programs.

TABLE 1 Physical Properties

Property

Specification

Test Method

Specific gravity, 25/25

1.318 to 1.323

D2111

Acidity, as HCl, ppm, max

1.0

D2989

Water, ppm, max

500

D3401 or E1064

Appearance

Clear and free from
8199;suspended matter

D3741

Color, Pt-Co, max

50

D2108

Nonvolatile residue, ppm, max

50