This specification establishes the requirements for reclaimed perchloroethylene typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications such as in metal cleaning formulations. This is not recommended for dry cleaning applications, but may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house perchloroethylene recovery programs. Covered here are the following types: Type I, generally recognized for use in precision applications; Type II, used for less demanding precision applications; and Type III, general purpose technical grade. Specimens shall be tested and each type should conform individually to the following properties: specific gravity; maximum compositions for chlorides, nonvolatile residue, water, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane; assay weight; color (Pt-Co scale); appearance; acid acceptance (as NaOH); and acidity (as HCl).

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the grade of perchloroethylene typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications, such as in metal cleaning formulations. It is not recommended for dry cleaning applications (see Specification D4081). It may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house perchloroethylene recovery programs.

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

D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D2111 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)

D2988 Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures

D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents

D4081 Specification for Drycleaning-Grade Perchloroethylene

D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography

E1064 Test Method for Water in Organic Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration

Other Documents

Keywords

halogenated solvent; perchlor.; perchloroethylene, Types I, II, and III; perk; reclaimed; Chemicals--specifications; Halogenated organic solvents--specifications; Metal cleaners; Perchloroethylene; Perk; Reclaimed chemicals;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.20 (Halogenated hydrocarbons)

Citing ASTM Standards

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