ASTM D5442-93(2008)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5442-93(2008) Standard Test Method for Analysis of Petroleum Waxes by Gas Chromatography
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ASTM D5442
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of the carbon number distribution of petroleum waxes in the range from n -C 17 through n -C 44 by gas chromatography using internal standardization. In addition, the content of normal and non-normal hydrocarbons for each carbon number is also determined. Material with a carbon number above n -C 44 is determined by its difference from 100 mass % and reported as C 45+ .
1.2 This test method is applicable to petroleum derived waxes, including blends of waxes. This test method is not applicable to oxygenated waxes, such as synthetic polyethylene glycols (for example, Carbowax ), or natural products such as beeswax or carnauba.
1.3 This test method is not directly applicable to waxes with oil content greater than 10 % as determined by Test Method D 721 .
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D721 Test Method for Oil Content of Petroleum Waxes
D4307 Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as Analytical Standards
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic Response Factors
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
Keywords
gas chromatography; non-normal paraffin hydrocarbons; normal paraffin; paraffin wax; petroleum wax;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)
DOI: 10.1520/D5442-93R08
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