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ASTM E 291 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Caustic Soda and Caustic Potash (Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide)


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ASTM E 291 Document Information:

Title
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Caustic Soda and Caustic Potash (Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide)

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Oct 1, 2004

Scope:

These test methods cover only the analyses usually required on the following commercial products:

Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), 50 and 73 % liquors; anhydrous (solid, flake, ground, or powdered), and

Caustic potash (potassium hydroxide), 45 % liquor; anhydrous (solid, flake, ground, or powdered).

The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.

Review the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first-aid procedures, handling, and safety precautions.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6.

Keywords:

caustic soda
caustic potash
chloride
iron
potassium carbonate
potassium hydroxide
sodium carbonate
sodium hydroxide
sulfate
total alkalinity

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