ASTM D 268 : 2001 : R2012

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Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material (Withdrawn 2021)

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Withdrawn date: 21-01-2021

Language(s): English

Published date: 18-09-2012

Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials

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CONTAINED IN VOL. 06.04, 2017 Describes procedures for the sampling and testing of volatile solvents used in the manufacture of paint, lacquer, varnish, and related products.

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1.1This guide covers procedures for the sampling and testing of volatile solvents used in the manufacture of paint, lacquer, varnish, and related products. The test methods are listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1 List of Test Methods

Test Method	Section	ASTM Method
Acidity in:
Aromatic hydrocarbons	11	D847
Volatile solvents	11	D1613
Acid wash color of aromatics	23	D848
Alcohols in ketones	18	D2804, D3329
Alkalinity in acetone	12	D1614
Aromatics in mineral spirits	25	D3257
Color, platinum cobalt scale	6	D1209
Copper corrosion test:
Aromatic hydrocarbons	14	D849
Mineral spirits	14	D130
Distillation range:
Aromatic hydrocarbons	7	D850
Mineral spirits, turpentine	7	D86
Volatile organic liquids	7	D1078
Ester value	13	D1617
Esters, purity	13	D3545
Flash point:
Pensky-Martens closed cup	17	D93
Tag closed cup	17	D56
Tag open cup	17	D1310
Setaflash tester	17	D3278
Method surveys:
Ethylene and propylene glycols	22	E202
Methanol	21	E346
Nonaromatics in aromatics	24	D2360
Nonvolatile matter	8	D1353
Odor	9	D1296
Paraffins in aromatics	24	D2360
Permanganate time for acetone and methanol	16	D1363
Purity of ketones	18	D2192, D2804, D3329, D3893
Sampling	4	E300
Solvent power evaluation:
Aniline point and mixed aniline point of petroleum products and hydrocarbon solvents	19	D611
Kauri-butanol value of hydrocarbon solvents	19	D1133
Dilution ratio in cellulose nitrate solution for active solvents, hydrocarbon diluents, and cellulose nitrates	19	D1720
Specific gravity	5	D891, D2935, D3505, D1555
Sulfur as hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide	15	D853
Water:
Fischer reagent titration method	10	D1364, E203
Turbidity method	10	D1476
Water miscibility of water-soluble solvents	20	D1722

1.2For specific hazard information and guidance, see Suppliers' Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this guide.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Committee	D 01
Document Type	Guide
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Product Note	Reconfirmed 2012
Published
Publisher	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Withdrawn
Superseded By	ASTM D 268 : 2022
Supersedes	ASTM D 268 : 2001 : R2007

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Equivalent Standard(s)	Relationship
UNE 7046:1951	Identical

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ASTM D 740 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for Methyl Ethyl Ketone^,
ASTM D 1836 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Commercial Hexanes
ASTM D 608 : 2005 : R2019	Standard Specification for Dibutyl Phthalate
ASTM D 4836 : 2009 : R2017	Standard Specification for Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
ASTM D 3131 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Isopropyl Acetate (99 % Grade)
ASTM D 331 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for 2-Ethoxyethanol^,
ASTM D 770 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol^,
ASTM D 304 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for n-Butyl Alcohol (Butanol)
ASTM D 4057 : 2019	Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D 4614 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for Ethyl Acetate (All Grades)
ASTM D 2190 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Vinyl Acetate
ASTM D 329 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Acetone
ASTM D 1719 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for Isobutyl Alcohol^,
ASTM D 3128 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for 2-Methoxyethanol
ASTM D 1153 : 2022	Standard Specification for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
ASTM D 801 : 2002 : R2017	Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Dipentene
ASTM D 4360 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for Methyl n-Amyl Ketone
ASTM D 2917 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Methyl Isoamyl Ketone
ASTM D 235 : 2022	Standard Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
ASTM D 3734 : 2005 : R2018	Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas
ASTM D 3130 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for n-Propyl Acetate (96 % Grade)
ASTM D 1007 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for sec-Butyl Alcohol^,
ASTM D 4171 : 2021	Standard Specification for Fuel System Icing Inhibitors
ASTM D 2916 : 2009 : R2017	Standard Specification for Isophorone
ASTM D 3622 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Specification for 1-Propanol (n-Propyl Alcohol)
ASTM D 330 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for 2-Butoxyethanol
ASTM D 5137 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Hexyl Acetate
ASTM D 1718 : 2009 : R2017	Standard Specification for Isobutyl Acetate (95 % Grade)
ASTM D 2634 : 2007 : R2021	Standard Specification for Methyl Amyl Acetate (95 % Grade)
ASTM D 802 : 2002 : R2017	Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Pine Oils

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ASTM D 1353 : 2013 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1617 : 2007 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3257 : 2006 : R2012	Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM E 201 : 1996	Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Chemical Liquids (Withdrawn 2001)
ASTM D 3278 : 2020	Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1617 : 2007	Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1614 : 1995 : R1999	Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3545 : 2006	Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 2804 : 1998	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1353 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 2360 : 2007	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1614 : 2008	Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 1078 : 1999	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1296 : 2001	Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 1614 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3505 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1209 : 2000	Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1078 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1613 : 2017 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1722 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 2360 : 2011	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2016)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3329 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1613 : 1996 : R1999	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1614 : 2009 : R2017	Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 1310 : 2014	Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3893 : 2003 : R2017	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3893 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1613 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3257 : 1997	Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1296 : 2001 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3893 : 1999	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3505 : 2012	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 2360 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 3329 : 1999	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1310 : 1986 : R1997 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 1363 : 2006 : R2011	Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1555 : 1995 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D 1133 : 2010	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3257 : 2001	Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 156 : 2015 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
ASTM D 3278 : 1982 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 86 : 2017-06	TEST METHOD FOR DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND LIQUID FUELS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
ASTM D 1363 : 1994 : R1997	Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1353 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1310 : 2001	Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3545 : 2006 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3505 : 1996 : R2006	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 848 : 2014-03	TEST METHOD FOR ACID WASH COLOR OF INDUSTRIAL AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
ASTM D 1363 : 2006 : R2019	Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 1476 : 2002 : R2007	Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 853 : 2004	Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide Content (Qualitative) of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Withdrawn 2013)
ASTM D 2935 : 1996 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Withdrawn 2005)
ASTM D 1364 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 1555 : 2016	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1614 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone
ASTM D 3505 : 2018	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals (Withdrawn 2023)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1078 : 2005	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM F 850 : 1983 : R1988	Test Method for Crystallographic Perfection of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet by Preferential Etch Techniques (Withdrawn 1992)
ASTM D 1555 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1310 : 2014 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 2804 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1133 : 2013	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3545 : 1995	Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1617 : 1990 : R1996	Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1555 : 2004 : REV A	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 3257 : 1993 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1353 : 1983 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 2192 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones
ASTM D 1296 : 1993 : R1996	Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 1363 : 1994 : R2001	Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 2360 : 2008	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 93 : 2016-07	TEST METHODS FOR FLASH POINT BY PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP TESTER
ASTM D 2192 : 2006 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1720 : 2003 : R2008	Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1555 : 2004 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 1310 : 2001 : R2007	Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 2804 : 2002 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1613 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1613 : 2006	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1617 : 1990 : R2001	Standard Test Method for Ester Value of Solvents and Thinners
ASTM D 1613 : 2006 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1722 : 1998	Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 1364 : 2002 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method) (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1555:2004	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
ASTM D 2804 : 2002 : R2007	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone By Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1364 : 1995 : R1999	Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 2360 : 2004 : REV A	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1133 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1363 : 2006	Standard Test Method for Permanganate Time of Acetone and Methanol
ASTM D 3893 : 2003 : R2009	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Amyl Ketone and Methyl Isoamyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1296 : 2001 : R2007	Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
ASTM D 2192 : 2006	Standard Test Method for Purity of Aldehydes and Ketones
ASTM D 1078 : 2011 : R2019	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 3257 : 2006	Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1720 : 2003 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 3545 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Alcohol Content and Purity of Acetate Esters by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1722 : 2009 : R2017	Standard Test Method for Water Miscibility of Water-Soluble Solvents
ASTM D 1078 : 2011	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : R2011	Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1476 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 1476 : 1988 : R1996	Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM E 12 : 1970 : R1991 : EDT 1	Terminology Relating to Density and Specific Gravity of Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Withdrawn 1996)
ASTM E 203 : 2016 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration
ASTM D 1720 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1133 : 2004	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1364 : 2002 : R2007	Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)
ASTM D 2360 : 2000	Standard Test Method for Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography
ASTM E 202 : 2012-06	TEST METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOLS AND PROPYLENE GLYCOLS
ASTM D 1209 : 2005	Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1353 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 847 : 2016 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Acidity of Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Solvent Naphthas, and Similar Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2004 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
ASTM D 3329 : 2003 : R2009	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1476 : 2002 : R2012	Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents (Withdrawn 2021)
ASTM D 1078 : 2001	Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D 1133 : 2013 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1613 : 2017	Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 3505 : 1996 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1353 : 2013	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 329 : 2007	Standard Specification for Acetone
ASTM D 1353 : 2002	Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D 1720 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Dilution Ratio of Active Solvents in Cellulose Nitrate Solutions
ASTM D 1133 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 1133 : 1997	Standard Test Method for Kauri-Butanol Value of Hydrocarbon Solvents
ASTM D 3329 : 2003 : R2017	Standard Test Method for Purity of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D 1476 : 1988 : R2000	Standard Test Method for Heptane Miscibility of Lacquer Solvents
ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2011	Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus (Withdrawn 2020)
ASTM D 3505 : 2012 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
ASTM D 1209 : 2005 : R2019	Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D 1555 : 2016 : REDLINE	Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane

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