ASTM D 3362 : 2025

1.1This test method covers the determination of the purity of acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate by gas chromatography and, in addition, provides a means for measuring certain impurities such as alcohols and other esters. Water and acidity are measured by other appropriate ASTM procedures and the results are used to normalize the chromatographic values.

1.2The 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.

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

1.4For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet.

1.5This 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.

1.6This 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.