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Standard Test Method for Ethanol-Toluene Solubility of Wood
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ethanol-toluene soluble content of wood, which is a measure of the waxes, fats, resins, and oils, plus tannins and certain other ether-insoluble components.
1.2 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 4.1.
Significance and Use
2.1 The ethanol-toluene extract of wood consists of the soluble materials not generally considered part of the wood polymeric structure. They are primarily the waxes, fats, resins, and some gums, as well as some water-soluble substances. The amounts are influenced by seasoning and drying.
Keywords
ethanol-toluene; wood
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Document Number
ASTM-D1107-96(2013)
Revision Level
1996 R13 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Sept. 1, 2013
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D07.01