1.1 This test method covers the determination of the color of cresylic acids. The material under test is compared to arbitrary color standards that are expressed in terms of the “C” series color standards.2
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this test method for purposes of determining conformance with this standard. An observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right hand digit used in expressing limit, in accordance with the rounding off method of Practice E 29.
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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.
ASTM D3627-96(2000) Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D3852 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Phenol, Cresols, and Cresylic Acid*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications*, 1993-04-21 Update
ASTM D3627-96(2000) history
1970ASTM D3627-96(2000) Standard Test Method for Color of Cresylic Acids ("C" Series Standards)
2000ASTM D3627-96 Standard Test Method for Color of Cresylic Acids ("C" Series Standards)