ASTM E346 : 99(2003)e1

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Methanol

Standard Details

1.1 These test methods cover chemical and physical tests for measuring the quality of methanol and appear in the following order:

	Sections
Purity of Reagents	4
Safety Precautions	5
Sampling	6
Acidity	7 to 9
Carbonizables	10 to 18
Color	19 to 21
Distillation Range	22 to 24
Permanganate Time	25 to 27
Specific Gravity	28 to 30
Water	31 to 33
Water Miscibility	34 to 37
Ethanol	37 to 47
Acetone	48 to 55
Trimethylamine	56 to 65

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. Specific hazards statements are given in Sections 5 and 15 and in 16.1, 16.4, and 52.2.2.