Normally clothes cleaned with perchloroethylene will have a clean cloth odor. If a foreign odor is present, it may be objectionable.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the detection of a residual odor in drycleaning-grade perchloroethylene.

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 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 precautionary statements are given in Section 7.

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

D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers

Keywords

drycleaning; perchloroethylene; residual odor; Odor--chemicals; Perchloroethylene; Residual odor; Sensory analysis--odor; Drycleaning materials/processes/tests;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.20 (Halogenated hydrocarbons)

Citing ASTM Standards

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