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ASTM D3970: Standard Test Method for Cerium in Paint Driers by Oxidimetric Determination

Publication Date: Jan 1, 2005
SDO: ASTM: ASTM International
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

This test method covers the titrimetric determination of cerium in liquid cerium and rare earth paint driers and utilizes ferrous ammonium sulfate.

This test method is not applicable to dryer blends.

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

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. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 7.

cerium drier
drier analysis
ferrous ammonium sulfate
paint driers
rare earth driers

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