ASTM D3160-96a
Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene)

Standard No.

ASTM D3160-96a

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3160-03

Latest

ASTM D3160-20a

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of phenol in the range from 0.25 to 50 mg/kg in refined cumene (isopropylbenzene) or AMS ([alpha]-methylstyrene).

1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this test method: for purposes of determining conformance with this test method, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off "to the nearest unit" in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.

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 7.

ASTM D3160-96a history

• 2020 ASTM D3160-20a Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
• 2020 ASTM D3160-20 Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α–Methylstyrene)
• 2016 ASTM D3160-16 Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (α&x2013;Methylstyrene)
• 2012 ASTM D3160-12 Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (agr;ndash;Methylstyrene)
• 2007 ASTM D3160-07 Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene)
• 2003 ASTM D3160-03 Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene)
• 1996 ASTM D3160-96a Standard Test Method for Phenol Content of Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene)