ASTM D2340-18 PDF

Scope: 4.1 This test method is suitable for determining the quantity of peroxides in styrene monomer both for quality control and quality assurance of the product.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the peroxide content of styrene monomer reported as hydrogen peroxide.

1.2 This test method has been found applicable to the determination of peroxides in styrene monomer in the range of 1 to 60 mg/kg.

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 Units—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.

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 D2340-18 Referenced Document

ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D3437 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
ASTM D6809 Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications