ASTM D2251-10(2020)

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: D2251 − 10 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Test Method for
Metal Corrosion by Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their
Admixtures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2251; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Polished metal strips are immersed in a given quantity
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the corrosive-
of sample and heated at reflux temperature for 60 min. At the
ness to metals by halogenated organic solvents and their
end of this period, the metal strips are removed and examined
admixtures for cold cleaning applications.
for evidence of corrosion. Similar metal strips are immersed in
NOTE 1—The test method described herein is an adaptation of Test
a given quantity of sample in closed containers and held at
Method D130.
room temperature for 10 days. At the end of this period, the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
strips are removed and examined.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4. Significance and Use
standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1 These tests are to be used as a guide in selecting or
eliminating certain solvents or grades of solvents used for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- cleaning or degreasing metal parts.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Apparatus
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 5.1 Flask—Erlenmeyer flask, borosilicate glass, 125 mL
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- capacity, with a 24/40 standard-taper joint.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.2 Reflux Condenser—Condenser with a 24/40 standard-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
taper joint, 650 mm in length.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.3 Bath—Oil or water bath, for maintaining a temperature
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
slightly higher than the initial boiling point of the sample. A
support shall be provided to hold the flask upright.
2. Referenced Documents
5.4 Thermometer—An ASTM High Distillation Thermom-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
eterhavingarangefrom30°Fto760°Fandconformingtothe
D130Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petro-
requirements for Thermometer 8F or a range from−2°C to
leum Products by Copper Strip Test
400°CconformingtotherequirementsforThermometer8Cas
D235Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
prescribed in Specification E2251 or other thermometer of
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
suitable design and range.
E2251Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
5.5 Test Tubes, 150 mm in length, 19 mm in diameter, with
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
standard-taper, ground-glass stopped.
6. Materials
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
6.1 Metal Strips—Strips of various metals about ⁄2 in.
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.04 on Test Methods.
(12mm) in width and about 3 in. (76 mm) in length. A
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published January 2020. Originally
suggested selection of metals includes copper, brass,
approved in 1964 as D2251–64T. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
aluminum, steel, and galvanized iron. Other metals likely to be
D2251–10(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D2251–10R20.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or encountered may also be used for this test.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.2 Polishing Materials—Silicon carbide or alumina-grit
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. paper of varying degrees of fineness including 240-grit silicon
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