Trace amounts of water may be detrimental to the use of chlorine in some applications. The amount of water in the chlorine must be known to prevent problems during its use.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the content of water in liquid chlorine in the concentration range of 0.5 to 15 mg/kg (ppm).

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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. See Section 7 for specific hazards statements.

1.4 Review the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.

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

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

E806 Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride and Chloroform in Liquid Chlorine by Direct Injection (Gas Chromatographic Procedure)

Federal Standards

Keywords

FTIR; IR; infrared spectrophotometry; liquid chlorine; water; Chlorine/chlorine-based compounds; FTIR analysis; Infrared spectrophotometry; Inorganic compounds--water; Liquid chemicals; Low levels of water; Water analysis;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.040.50 (Physicochemical methods of analysis); 71.100.20 (Gases for industrial application)

Citing ASTM Standards

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