ASTM D2694-05(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Diethylene Glycol,
Standard Specification for Diethylene Glycol<sup>,</sup>
ABSTRACT
This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings. Diethylene glycol shall be tested for apparent specific gravity, color, distillation range, water content, acidity, ethylene glycol content, triethylene glycol content, and iron content, and shall conform to the requirements of the specification.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings.
1.2 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 of Practice E29.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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
- Technical Committee
- D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- Drafting Committee
- D01.35 - Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Sep-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2006
- Effective Date
- 15-Oct-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2004
- Effective Date
- 10-May-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-May-2000
- Refers
ASTM D5386-93b(2000)e1 - Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry - Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2000
Overview
ASTM D2694-05(2019) is the internationally recognized standard specification for diethylene glycol, developed by ASTM International. This standard details the essential requirements for diethylene glycol as used in the preparation of surface coatings, ensuring quality, consistency, and safety in chemical applications. Diethylene glycol, also known as 2,2'-oxydiethanol, is a vital chemical intermediate valued for its solvent properties and compatibility with a range of coating formulations.
ASTM D2694-05(2019) prescribes methods for sampling, testing, and evaluating diethylene glycol to confirm its suitability for surface coatings. Conformance to this standard assures users and purchasers of the material's reliability and compliance with international trade and regulatory requirements.
Key Topics
Quality Requirements:
The standard specifies stringent criteria for diethylene glycol, including:- Apparent specific gravity (20/20°C or 25/25°C)
- Maximum allowed color (Pt-Co units)
- Distillation range (initial boiling point and dry point)
- Maximum water content
- Acidity limits (as acetic acid)
- Content limits for ethylene glycol and triethylene glycol
- Maximum iron content
Test and Analysis Procedures:
Sampling and analytical methods are clearly defined to ensure reproducible results. Referenced ASTM test methods include:- D1209 and D5386 for color
- D4052 for density
- E29 for rounding of test results
- E202 for analysis of glycols
- E300 for sampling procedures
Packaging Standards:
- Package sizes are determined between purchaser and supplier.
- Packaging must comply with carrier regulations or U.S. Federal Specification PPP-C-2020 where specified.
Safety and Compliance:
- Users are advised to consult the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hazard information.
- The standard emphasizes the responsibility of users to determine regulatory, safety, health, and environmental considerations prior to use.
Applications
ASTM D2694-05(2019) is crucial for industries involved in the manufacture and application of surface coatings, offering significant value through:
Surface Coatings Production:
Ensures consistency in the quality of diethylene glycol used as a solvent or intermediate, which is critical for paints, varnishes, inks, and other coatings.Quality Control and Procurement:
Provides a uniform basis for evaluating diethylene glycol, facilitating reliable procurement and reducing the risk of quality issues in end products.International Trade:
Conformity with this specification supports compliance with global trade practices, as required by international agreements such as the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.Chemical Manufacturing:
Establishes a benchmark for manufacturers seeking to supply high-purity diethylene glycol for coatings and allied chemical industries.
Related Standards
Organizations and professionals following ASTM D2694-05(2019) for diethylene glycol often reference additional ASTM and federal standards to ensure quality and compliance:
- ASTM D1209: Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
- ASTM D4052: Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
- ASTM D5386: Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
- ASTM E29: Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
- ASTM E202: Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols
- ASTM E300: Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
- U.S. Federal Specification PPP-C-2020: Standard for the packaging of chemicals in liquid, dry, and paste forms
Meeting the requirements of ASTM D2694-05(2019) underpins product quality, regulatory compliance, and market acceptance for producers and users of diethylene glycol in surface coating industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D2694-05(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Diethylene Glycol<sup>,</sup>". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings. Diethylene glycol shall be tested for apparent specific gravity, color, distillation range, water content, acidity, ethylene glycol content, triethylene glycol content, and iron content, and shall conform to the requirements of the specification. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings. 1.2 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 of Practice E29. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 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 diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings. Diethylene glycol shall be tested for apparent specific gravity, color, distillation range, water content, acidity, ethylene glycol content, triethylene glycol content, and iron content, and shall conform to the requirements of the specification. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the preparation of surface coatings. 1.2 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 of Practice E29. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 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 D2694-05(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 87.060.30 - Solvents. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D2694-05(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D2694-05(2011), ASTM E202-12, ASTM D5386-10, ASTM E29-08, ASTM E29-06b, ASTM E29-06a, ASTM E29-06, ASTM D5386-05, ASTM D1209-05, ASTM D1209-05e1, ASTM E29-04, ASTM D5386-04, ASTM E29-02e1, ASTM D1209-00, ASTM D5386-93b(2000)e1. 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: D2694 −05 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
1,2
Diethylene Glycol
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2694; 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 D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus
Colorimetry
1.1 This specification covers diethylene glycol for use in the
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
preparation of surface coatings.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this
E202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and
standard: for purposes of determining conformance with this
Propylene Glycols
standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit
2.2 U.S. Federal Specification:
used in expressing the specification limit of Practice E29.
PPP-C-2020 Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
3. Properties
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult
3.1 Diethylene glycol shall conform to the following re-
the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
quirements:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the Apparent specific gravity
20/20 °C 1.1170 to 1.1200
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
25/25 °C 1.1147 to 1.1177
A
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Color, Pt-Co units, max 15
Distillation range, 760 mm Hg
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Initial boiling point, °C, min 240
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Dry point, °C, max 250
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- Water, wt %, max 0.2
Acidity as acetic acid, wt %, max 0.01
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Ethylene glycol, wt %, max 0.5
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Triethylene glycol, wt %, max 1.0
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Iron, ppm, max 1.0
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A
Instrumental Pt-Co color determined by Test Method D5386 has been shown to
have no statistically significant difference from Pt-Co color determined by Test
2. Referenced Documents
Method D1209. However, it is not known whether diethylene glycol was part of the
3 sample set included in the interlaboratory study.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-
4. Sampling
Cobalt Scale)
4.1 The mate
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