This specification covers ethylbenzene. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of ethylbenzene: purity, benzene content, toluene content, xylene content, cumene content, diethylbenzene content, chloride content, sulfur content, and color.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers ethylbenzene.

1.2 Consult current OSHA regulations, supplier's Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials, and local regulations used in this specification.

1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this specification for purposes of determining conformance with this specification, 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 E 29.

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

Other Document

Keywords

ethylbenzene; purity; Ethylbenzene; Paint materials/applications--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.15 (Aromatic hydrocarbons)

Citing ASTM Standards

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