ASTM D4079-00(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride
Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride
ABSTRACT
This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride. Vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride shall be subjected to different tests so as to determine properties such as specific gravity, distillation range at initial boiling point, distillation range at dry point, acidity, water content, appearance, color, nonvolatile residue, and acid acceptance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL22 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties.
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
- 30-Apr-2022
- Technical Committee
- D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
- Drafting Committee
- D26.02 - Vapor Degreasing
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2012
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2010
Overview
ASTM D4079-00(2022) - Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride establishes requirements and testing methods for methylene chloride (dichloromethane) used in vapor degreasing processes. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures that vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride meets specific property criteria to support safe and effective industrial cleaning applications. It also emphasizes compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Key Topics
- Material Specification: Defines vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride for industrial use, focusing on its purity and suitability for vapor degreasing.
- Test Methods: Specifies laboratory methods for verifying physical and chemical properties, including:
- Specific gravity (ASTM D2111)
- Distillation range, initial boiling point, and dry point (ASTM D1078)
- Acidity (ASTM D2989)
- Water content (ASTM D3401)
- Color (ASTM D2108, Platinum-Cobalt scale)
- Nonvolatile residue (ASTM D2109)
- Acid acceptance (ASTM D2942)
- Appearance (ASTM D3741)
- Property Requirements: Ensures the methylene chloride is clear, low in moisture, minimal in acidity and nonvolatile residues, and meets defined specific gravity and color parameters.
- Packaging and Labeling: Requires packaging and labeling in accordance with US Department of Transportation (49 CFR Parts 100-199) and OSHA Hazard Communication standards (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Applications
Vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride is widely used in:
- Industrial Vapor Degreasing: As a solvent for cleaning and degreasing metal parts. Its low boiling point and nonflammability make it ideal for removing oils, greases, and other contaminants from components before finishing or assembly.
- Precision Component Manufacturing: Cleaning sensitive parts in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and machinery sectors, where trace residues could affect performance.
- Solvent Recovery Systems: Under controlled conditions, used in systems designed for recycling and safe reuse.
- Research and Laboratory Use: Where a high-purity, well-characterized solvent is necessary.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive safety and quality in vapor degreasing operations with methylene chloride, the following ASTM standards are referenced:
- ASTM D1078 - Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
- ASTM D2108 - Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
- ASTM D2109 - Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
- ASTM D2111 - Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
- ASTM D2942 - Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents
- ASTM D2989 - Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
- ASTM D3401 - Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents
- ASTM D3741 - Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents
Additional guides and practices relevant to vapor degreasing and worker safety include:
- ASTM D3844 - Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers
- ASTM D4276 - Practice for Confined Area Entry
Practical Value
This standard delivers significant practical value by:
- Ensuring solvent quality suited for precision cleaning in critical industries.
- Supporting regulatory compliance with packaging and labeling requirements.
- Providing clear testing and acceptance criteria to minimize operational risks.
- Facilitating effective equipment maintenance and improved product reliability by certifying cleaning effectiveness.
Compliance with ASTM D4079-00(2022) helps organizations maintain high cleaning standards, meet industry regulations, and protect both workers and the environment when handling vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D4079-00(2022) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride. Vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride shall be subjected to different tests so as to determine properties such as specific gravity, distillation range at initial boiling point, distillation range at dry point, acidity, water content, appearance, color, nonvolatile residue, and acid acceptance. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1: Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL22 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties. 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 specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride. Vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride shall be subjected to different tests so as to determine properties such as specific gravity, distillation range at initial boiling point, distillation range at dry point, acidity, water content, appearance, color, nonvolatile residue, and acid acceptance. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1: Guide D3844, Practice D4276, and MNL22 provide additional important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties. 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 D4079-00(2022) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D4079-00(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D2111-10(2020), ASTM D3741-00(2020), ASTM D2108-10(2020), ASTM D4276-02(2020), ASTM D3741-00(2015)e1, ASTM D2111-10(2015), ASTM D2108-10(2015), ASTM D2942-02(2013), ASTM D4276-02(2012), ASTM D3401-97(2012), ASTM D1078-11, ASTM D2109-01(2011), ASTM D2989-01(2011), ASTM D2108-10, ASTM D3741-00(2010). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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: D4079 −00 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4079; 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 D2109 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated
Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
1.1 This specification covers vapor-degreasing grade meth-
D2111 Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of
ylene chloride.
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D2942 Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Haloge-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
nated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
standard.
D2989 Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D3401 Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Solvents and Their Admixtures
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D3741 Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Con-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. taining Halogenated Organic Solvents
D3844 Guide for Labeling Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sol-
NOTE1—GuideD3844,PracticeD4276,andMNL2 provideadditional
vent Containers (Withdrawn 2013)
important information on vapor degreasing and solvent properties.
D4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
29 CFR 1910.1200 Department of Labor, OSHA
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Regulations, Hazard Communication
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
49 CFR Parts 100 to 199 Department of Transportation
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Hazardous Materials Regulations
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Properties
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Vapor-degreasing grade methylene chloride shall con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
form to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
4. Packaging
ganic Liquids
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic
4.1 Package and label industrial or commercial quantities in
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
accordance with DOT regulations in 49 CFR Parts 100 to 199,
in accordance with state and local regulations, and in accor-
dance with OSHA regulations
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