Abstract
This specification covers properties and test methods for 2-ethoxyethanol. 2-ethoxyethanol shall be tested and conform with specific gravity, color, distillation range, nonvolatile matter, water, and acidity indicated in the specification. Packaging shall conform to the specification.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers 2-ethoxyethanol.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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 E 29.
1.4 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheets.
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
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
D4052 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
U. S. Federal Specification
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of
Keywords
ethylene glycol monoethyl ether; 2-ethoxyethanol;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.080.60 (Alcohols. Ethers)
DOI: 10.1520/D0331-11
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