ASTM D233-13
Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- Standard No.
- ASTM D233-13
- Release Date
- 2013
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D233-13(2017)
- Latest
- ASTM D233-13(2022)
- Scope
3.1 The test procedures described in this standard were developed when the chief use for turpentine was as a solvent. Currently however, the chief use for turpentine (and pinenes) is as raw materials for the production of resins and synthetic organic chemicals. Thus the chemical composition of turpentines and pinenes is extremely important and tests, in addition to the ones described in these test methods, are required in order to fully characterize turpentines and pinenes. The most widely used technique for determining the chemical composition of turpentines (and pinenes) is gas chromatography (see Test Methods D6387).
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing turpentine, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations and Terminology D804. These test methods are also used for the sampling and testing of pinenes, the major components of most turpentines.
1.2 These test methods primarily measure the physical rather than the chemical properties of turpentines and pinenes. As turpentines and pinenes are currently used chiefly as chemical raw materials for the production of resins and synthetic organic chemicals, chemical composition is also very important. Consequently, testing the chemical composition of turpentines and pinenes by gas chromatography has displaced these test methods to a large extent. (See for example Test Methods D6387.)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
ASTM D233-13 Referenced Document
- ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
- ASTM D1209 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
- ASTM D270 Standard test method for water and sediment in distillate fuels from centrifuges
- ASTM D6166 Standard Test Method for Color of Naval Stores and Related Products (Instrumental Determination of Gardner Color)
- ASTM D6387 Standard Test Methods for Composition of Turpentine and Related Terpene Products by Capillary Gas Chromatography
- ASTM D804 Terminology Relating to Naval Stores, Including Tall Oil and Related Products
- ASTM D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products
- ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D233-13 history
- 2022 ASTM D233-13(2022) Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 2017 ASTM D233-13(2017) Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 2013 ASTM D233-13 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 2012 ASTM D233-12 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 2008 ASTM D233-08 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 2002 ASTM D233-02 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
- 1997 ASTM D233-97 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine
