These test methods detail the standard procedures for the sampling and chemical analysis of chlorine-containing bleaches including sodium hypochlorite (soda bleach) solutions, calcium hypochlorite, and chloroisocyanuric acids and their derived salts. Tests for sodium hypochlorite include the determination of available chlorine, sodium chlorate, total chorine, sodium chloride, total alkalinity as sodium oxide, and free alkali as sodium hydroxide. Tests for calcium hypochlorite, include the determination of available chlorine, and water. And finally, tests for chloroisocyanuric acids and their derived salts include the determination of available chlorine by iodometric-thiosulfate and arsenite-iodometric methods, and moisture.

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1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and chemical analysis of chlorine-containing bleaches. The methods appear in the following order:

1.2 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. Material Safety Data Sheets are available for reagents and materials. Review them for hazards prior to usage.

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

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

Keywords

bleaches; chlorine; hypochlorite; iodometric titrations; Acidity, alkalinity, pH--detergent materials; Alkalies content; Bleaches; Chemical analysis--cleaning (detergent) materials/applications; Chloride analysis--cleaning agents/detergents; Chlorine bleaches; Chlorine content; Detergent materials/systems--bleaches; Liquid chemicals; Sampling cleaning materials/applications; Sodium chlorate content; Sodium chloride content; Water content--chemicals;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.100.99 (Other products of the chemical industry)

Citing ASTM Standards

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