These test methods cover procedures for the sampling and chemical analysis of inorganic alkaline detergents. These detergents include caustic soda, soda ash, modified soda (sequicarbonate type), sodium bicarbonate, sodium metasilicate, trisodium phosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, borax, and sodium triphosphate. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of the detergents: total alkalinity, matter insoluble in water content, apparent density, ignition loss, pH level, turbidity, temperature rise, and particle size. Chemical analysis of the samples shall be performed by using either reverse-flow ion-exchange chromatography or paper chromatography.

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1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the sampling and chemical analysis of inorganic alkaline detergents.

1.2 The procedures appear in the following order:

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

D459 Terminology Relating to Soaps and Other Detergents

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode

Keywords

alkaline builder; borax; caustic soda; detergent; ignition loss; insoluble; particle size; phosphate; silicate; soda ash; turbidity; Alkaline detergents; Chemical analysis--cleaning (detergent) materials/applications; Detergent materials/systems; Sampling--detergent materials/applications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.100.40 (Surface active agents)

Citing ASTM Standards

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