CCl₄ and CHCl₃ may be present in trace amounts in liquid chlorine. The use of chlorine to purify water would then transfer these compounds to the water. Therefore, when the concentrations of the CCl₄ and CHCl₃ in the liquid chlorine are known, the maximum amounts contributed to the water by the chlorine can be estimated.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method is designed for the determination of carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) and chloroform (CHCl₃) in liquid chlorine. The lower limit of detection is dependent on the sample size and the instrument used; five ppm (w/w) is achievable.

1.2 Review the current material safety data sheet (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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 hazards statements are given in Section 7 and in 9.2.3.

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

E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals

Federal Standard

Other Document

Keywords

analysis; carbon tetrachloride; chlorine; chloroform; gas chromatography; liquid injection; Carbon tetrachloride content; Chlorine/chlorine-based compounds; Chloroform; Gas chromatography (GC)--chemicals; Liquid chlorine

ICS Code

Citing ASTM Standards

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