This specification establishes the properties and requirements for sec-butyl alcohol for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Specimens shall be sampled and tested as appropriate, and shall adhere to the following requirements: apparent specific gravity; color (Pt-Co scale); distillation range (initial boiling point and dry point); nonvolatile matter; water; and acidity as acetic acid.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers sec-butyl alcohol for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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.

1.4 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

U.S. Federal Specification

Keywords

methyl ethyl carbinol; sec-butyl alcohol; 2-hydroxybutane;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.60 (Alcohols. Ethers); 87.060.30 (Solvents)

Citing ASTM Standards

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