ASTM D3547

This specification covers n-butyl acrylate (99 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. This material shall be subjected to the following tests: purity test, water test, color test, acidity test, and hydroquinone methyl ether level test. For safety harzards, butyl acrylate samples must be stored in amber bottles or protect them from light by other means to aid in preventing polymerization. Keep samples away from heat sources and chemicals that can cause free radical polymerization. Butyl acrylate can polymerize violently evolving considerable heat.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers n-butyl acrylate (99 % grade) 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 E 29.

1.4 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. Specific hazard statements are given in 4.1.

1.5 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
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
D3125 Test Method for Monomethyl Ether of Hydroquinone in Colorless Monomeric Acrylate Esters and Acrylic Acid
D3362 Test Method for Purity of Acrylate Esters by Gas Chromatography
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
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

Index Terms

n-butyl acrylate; 2-propenoic acid butylester; ICS Number Code 71.080.99 (Other organic chemicals)

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