Standard Specification for Methyl <emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Amyl Ketone

ABSTRACT
This certification of coating conformance form provides procurement information concerning products being furnished in accordance with a specific coating specification and additional requirements contained in the purchase order. The certification form is divided into four headings: General Type and Description(I), Buyer Information(II), Seller Information (III), and Certification (IV). The first heading consists of the following information: generic type, manufacturer's designation, specification number, formula number, component number, component identification, and color. The second heading consists purchase order number, release number, part number, item number, and stock number. The third heading consists of seller's representative, batch number, lot number, date of manufacture, and date of certification expiration. The last heading is a paragraph describing the certification.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers methyl n-amyl ketone (98 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.  
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.  
1.3 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 E29.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Mar-2019

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Overview

ASTM D4360-11(2019), titled "Standard Specification for Methyl n-Amyl Ketone," provides internationally recognized guidelines for the quality and properties of methyl n-amyl ketone used in coatings such as paints, varnishes, lacquers, and related products. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures product consistency and safety, supporting manufacturers, suppliers, and end users in procurement and compliance within the global chemical supply chain.

Methyl n-amyl ketone is a high-purity solvent commonly employed in the coatings industry due to its favorable evaporation rate and solvency characteristics. ASTM D4360-11(2019) specifies requirements for its physical and chemical properties, as well as guidance for packaging and conformance assessment.

Key Topics

  • Scope & Applicability

    • Covers methyl n-amyl ketone with a minimum purity of 98% for use in paints, varnishes, lacquers, and related coating products.
    • Addresses sampling, testing, and packaging requirements to ensure industry-wide consistency.
    • Developed in accordance with World Trade Organization's (WTO) principles to facilitate international trade.
  • Quality and Purity Criteria

    • Specific standards for physical and chemical properties such as:
      • Density (specific gravity at 20/20°C or 25/25°C)
      • Color (Platinum-Cobalt scale)
      • Distillation range
      • Maximum water and acidity contents
      • Minimum purity threshold
  • Testing and Certification

    • Establishes standardized test methods for verifying the key properties, referencing official ASTM methods for:
      • Determining specific gravity
      • Color measurement
      • Distillation range
      • Water content
      • Acidity
      • Purity by gas chromatography
  • Packaging and Marking

    • Packaging requirements must be mutually agreed upon and should comply with applicable transportation and carrier regulations.
    • Offers additional packaging guidance using federal specifications when necessary.

Applications

ASTM D4360-11(2019) is essential for stakeholders across the coatings supply chain. Key applications include:

  • Quality Assurance in Manufacturing

    • Ensures that methyl n-amyl ketone meets stringent quality benchmarks before use in the formulation of paints, varnishes, and lacquers.
    • Supports suppliers and manufacturers in documenting conformance, minimizing batch variability, and assuring end-product performance.
  • Procurement Compliance

    • Provides buyers and procurement teams with a trusted reference to specify and verify methyl n-amyl ketone quality in purchase orders and contracts.
    • Customizable conformance forms assist in transparent communication between buyers and sellers.
  • International Trade Facilitation

    • Aligns with internationally recognized standardization principles, reducing barriers to the cross-border sale and movement of chemical products.
  • Health and Safety Assurance

    • Encourages the use of supplier Material Safety Data Sheets for hazard information, promoting responsible chemical handling and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive testing, consistency, and safety, ASTM D4360-11(2019) references the following standards:

  • ASTM D268 - Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for coatings.
  • ASTM D1078 - Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids.
  • ASTM D1209 - Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids.
  • ASTM D1364 - Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents.
  • ASTM D1613 - Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents.
  • ASTM D3893 - Test Method for Purity by Gas Chromatography.
  • ASTM D4052 - Test Method for Density via Digital Density Meter.
  • ASTM D5386 - Test Method for Color Using Tristimulus Colorimetry.
  • ASTM E29 - Practice for Rounding Off in Test Data.
  • ASTM E300 - Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals.
  • Federal Specification PPP-C-2020 - Packaging standards for chemicals.

Keywords: Methyl n-amyl ketone, solvent standards, ASTM D4360, paint solvents, lacquer solvents, coatings industry, quality specification, international standard, chemical purity, solvent packaging.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ASTM D4360-11(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Methyl <emph type="bdit">n</emph>-Amyl Ketone". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This certification of coating conformance form provides procurement information concerning products being furnished in accordance with a specific coating specification and additional requirements contained in the purchase order. The certification form is divided into four headings: General Type and Description(I), Buyer Information(II), Seller Information (III), and Certification (IV). The first heading consists of the following information: generic type, manufacturer's designation, specification number, formula number, component number, component identification, and color. The second heading consists purchase order number, release number, part number, item number, and stock number. The third heading consists of seller's representative, batch number, lot number, date of manufacture, and date of certification expiration. The last heading is a paragraph describing the certification. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers methyl n-amyl ketone (98 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. 1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification. 1.3 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 E29. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT This certification of coating conformance form provides procurement information concerning products being furnished in accordance with a specific coating specification and additional requirements contained in the purchase order. The certification form is divided into four headings: General Type and Description(I), Buyer Information(II), Seller Information (III), and Certification (IV). The first heading consists of the following information: generic type, manufacturer's designation, specification number, formula number, component number, component identification, and color. The second heading consists purchase order number, release number, part number, item number, and stock number. The third heading consists of seller's representative, batch number, lot number, date of manufacture, and date of certification expiration. The last heading is a paragraph describing the certification. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers methyl n-amyl ketone (98 % grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. 1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification. 1.3 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 E29. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4360-11(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.80 - Aldehydes and ketones. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM D4360-11(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D4360-11, ASTM D1613-06(2012), ASTM D1078-11, ASTM D5386-10, ASTM D3893-03(2009), ASTM E29-08, ASTM D1364-02(2007), ASTM D268-01(2007), ASTM E29-06b, ASTM E29-06a, ASTM E29-06, ASTM D1613-06, ASTM D5386-05, ASTM D1078-05, ASTM D1209-05. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

ASTM D4360-11(2019) is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D4360 −11 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Methyl n-Amyl Ketone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4360; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D3893 Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and
Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
1.1 This specification covers methyl n-amyl ketone (98 %
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
grade) for use in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products.
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
1.2 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
supplier’sMaterialSafetyDataSheetformaterialslistedinthis
Colorimetry
specification.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this
standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be 2.2 Federal Specification:
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
of
used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with
the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
3. Properties
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1 Methyl n-amyl ketone shall conform to the following
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
requirements:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Apparent specific gravity
20/20 °C 0.815–0.818
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
or or
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
25/25 °C 0.812–0.815
Color, Pt-Co scale, max (Note 1) 10
Distillation, 760 mm Hg, °C
2. Referenced Documents
Initial boiling point, min 147
Dry point, max 153.5
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Water, max, weight % 0.1
D268 Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and
Acidity, as acetic acid, max, weight % 0.02
Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related
Purity, min, weight % 98
Coatings and Material
NOTE 1—Instrumental Pt-Co color determined by Test Method D5386
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
has been shown to have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co
ganic Liquids
color determined by Test Method D1209. However, it is not known
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum- whether methyl n-amyl ketone was part of the sample set included in the
interlaboratory study.
Cobalt Scale)
D1364 Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl
4. Sampling
Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
4.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
Practice E300.
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
and Related Products
5. Test Methods
5.1 The
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