1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the organic chlorides in aromatic hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and related chemicals.
1.2 This test method is applicable to samples with chloride
concentrations from 1 to 25 mg/kg.
1.3 This test method is preferred over Test Method D 5194
for products, such as styrene, that are polymerized by the
sodium biphenyl reagent.
1.4 The following applies to all specified limits in this
standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
statements, see 7.3 and Section 9.