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ASTM D6173-97(2014)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Various Anionic Surfactant Actives by Potentiometric Titration (Withdrawn 2023)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Various Anionic Surfactant Actives by Potentiometric Titration (Withdrawn 2023)
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Standard Test Method for Determination of Various Anionic Surfactant Actives by Potentiometric Titration (Withdrawn 2023)
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Significance and Use
5.1 The most common anionic surfactants presented in this test method are used widely in synthetic detergents and other household cleaners. Current analysis of the active matter in these anionic surfactants involves the two-phase aqueous/chloroform titration with a mixed indicator, organic dyes such as disulphine blue/dimidium bromide (see Test Method D3049), and methylene blue (see Test Method D1681). This test method eliminates the use of hazardous chloroform, the use of which is restricted for environmental and toxicological reasons.
5.2 This test method also describes the titration of various ratio blends of sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate and sodium xylene sulfonate. Active matter content in these blends is attributable directly to sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate. Therefore, the presence of various amounts of sodium xylene sulfonate in these blends does not interfere with the determination of percent actives.
Scope
1.1 This test method is based on a potentiometric titration of common anionic surfactants and blends of anionic surfactant with a hydrotrope. This test method solely is intended for the analysis of active matter in the following surfactants: alcohol ether sulfate, alpha olefin sulfonate, alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, alcohol sulfate, sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate/sodium xylene sulfonate blend (5:1), sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate/sodium xylene sulfonate blend (16:1), and sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate/sodium xylene sulfonate blend (22:1). It has not been tested for surfactant formulations.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all 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. Material Safety Data Sheets are available for reagents and materials. Review them for hazards prior to usage.