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ASTM D500

ASTM D500 – Standard Test Methods of Chemical Analysis of Sulfonated and Sulfated Oils

Description:

Abstract

These test methods cover the chemical analysis of sulfonated and sulfated oils. Water by distillation with volatile solvent and moisture and volatile matter by hot-plate shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Titration test, extraction-titration test, and ash-gravimetric test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified. Total desulfated fatty matter, total active ingredients, unsaponifiable non-volatile matter, inorganic salts, total alkalinity, and total ammonia shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. In the absence of ammonium or triethanolamine soaps test method, brine test method, and in the presence of ammonium or triethanolamine soaps test method shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed. Water-immiscible organic solvents volatile with steam shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of sulfonated and sulfated oils. The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

 Section
  
Moisture: 
 Test Method A. Water by Distillation with Volatile Solvent4 – 9
 Test Method B. Moisture and Volatile Matter by Hot-Plate Method10 – 14
Organically Combined Sulfuric Anhydride: 
 Test Method A. Titration Test15 – 19
 Test Method B. Extraction-Titration Test20 – 24
 Test Method C. Ash-Gravimetric Test (in the Presence of True
Sulfonates)
25 – 28
Total Desulfated Fatty Matter29 – 32
Total Active Ingredients33 – 36
Unsaponifiable Nonvolatile Matter37 – 41
Inorganic Salts42 – 46
Total Alkalinity47 – 49
Total Ammonia50 – 52
Acidity as Free Fatty Acids or Acid Number: 
 Test Method A. In the Absence of Ammonium or Triethanolamine Soaps53 – 56
 Test Method B. In the Presence of Dark Colored Oils but in the
Absence of Ammonium or Triethanolamine Soaps (Brine Test)
57 – 60
 Test Method C. In the Presence of Ammonium or Triethanolamine Soaps61 – 63
Water-Immiscible Organic Solvents Volatile with Steam64 – 70

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.

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