ASTM D4789-03
Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4180-Isopropylidenediphenol)

Standard No.

ASTM D4789-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4789-08

Latest

ASTM D4789-20e1

Scope

Color is caused by impurities in the bisphenol A. The acceptable amount of color depends on the end-use of the bisphenol A.

This test method can be used for internal quality control or for setting specifications.

1.1 This test method describes the procedure for determination of the Platinum-Cobalt Color of 4,4`-Isopropylidenediphenol, commercially known as bisphenol A, dissolved in methanol.

1.2 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 a specific hazard statement, see Section 8.

ASTM D4789-03 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1209 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM D4297 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Bisphenol A (4,433;-Isopropylidinediphenol)
• ASTM E180 Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals

ASTM D4789-03 history

• 2020 ASTM D4789-20e1 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol)
• 2020 ASTM D4789-20 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol)
• 2012 ASTM D4789-12 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4`-Isopropylidenediphenol)
• 2008 ASTM D4789-08 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4x2032;-Isopropylidenediphenol)
• 2003 ASTM D4789-03 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4180-Isopropylidenediphenol)
• 1994 ASTM D4789-94 Standard Test Method for Solution Color of Bisphenol A (4,4180-Isopropylidenediphenol)