ASTM D4590-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 This test method is suitable for determining the quantity of TBC inhibitor, both for the protection against polymerization while in transit and storage, and for internal quality control.

1.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of residual 4-tertiary-butylcatechol (TBC) in styrene monomer or AMS in the 1 to 100 mg/kg range. Any other compound producing color at 490 nm when contacted with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution will interfere. It may be compensated for by including it in the preparation of the standard solutions, if its identity and concentration in the sample are known.

1.2 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.

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. For specific statements on hazards, see Section 8.

ASTM D4590-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D3437 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
ASTM D4790 Standard Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals
ASTM D6809 Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

2022 ASTM D4590-22 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (α–Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
2018 ASTM D4590-18 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (α–Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
2013 ASTM D4590-13 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (alpha;ndash;Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
2009 ASTM D4590-09 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
2006 ASTM D4590-06 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
2000 ASTM D4590-00 Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry
1995 ASTM D4590-95A Standard Test Method for Colorimetric Determination of p-tert-Butylcatechol In Styrene Monomer or AMS (alpha-Methylstyrene) by Spectrophotometry