ASTM D3438-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D3438-99 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Naphthalene, Maleic Anhydride, and Phthalic Anhydride
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D3438
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for sampling and handling naphthalene, maleic anhydride, and phthalic anhydride in various solid forms, and as liquids at elevated temperatures from the viewpoints of quality assurance and safety.
1.2 Any person sampling or handling these products should have specific first aid instructions and equipment available for use in the event of personal contact or exposure.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
Other Documents
OSHARegulations,29CF paragraphs 1910.1000 and 1910.1200 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://www.access.gpo.gov.Keywords
maleic anhydride; naphthalene; phthalic andhydride; sampling; Containers--tank cars/wagons; Handling material--chemicals; Health hazards; Maleic anhydride; Naphtha and naphtha derivatives; Naphthalenes; Phthalic anhydride; Safety precautions--coating applications; Sampling hydrocarbons; Tanks; Unloading tank cars/wagons/other shipping containers;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.080.15 (Aromatic hydrocarbons)
DOI: 10.1520/D3438-99
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