Significance and Use
The hydrolyzable chloride content of liquid epoxy resins is an important variable in determining their reactivity and the properties of coatings made from them. These test methods may be used to determine the hydrolyzable chloride content of manufactured epoxy resins and confirm the stated hydrolyzable chloride content of purchased epoxy resins.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the easily hydrolyzable chloride content of liquid epoxy resins which are defined as the reaction product of a chlorohydrin and a di- or polyfunctional phenolic compound.
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.1.1 In Test Method A, the easily hydrolyzable chloride is saponified with potassium hydroxide and directly titrated with hydrochloric acid. This test method can be used for concentrations of 1 weight % and below.
1.1.2 In Test Method B, the easily hydrolyzable chloride is again saponified with potassium hydroxide, then titrated potentiometrically with silver nitrate. This test method can be used for concentrations of 5 to 2500 ppm hydrolyzable chloride.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements see Sections 10 and 16.
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
D329 Specification for Acetone
D841 Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3620 Specification for Glacial Acetic Acid
D6440 Terminology Relating to Hydrocarbon Resins
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Keywords
hydrolyzable chloride; liquid epoxy resin; saponifiable chloride; Saponifiable chloride; Chloride analysis--paints/related coatings/materials; Epoxy resins; Hydrolyzable chlorine; Liquid epoxy resins;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.080.10 (Thermosetting materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D1726-11
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