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Standard Practice for Handling an Acid Degreaser or Still
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers the procedures required for recognizing and handling an acid vapor degreaser or still.
1.2 If the degreaser(s) is equipped with a still, follow the procedure in this practice for all of the equipment.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Significance and Use
4.1 This practice describes the symptoms and causes of an acid degreaser as well as methods for correcting the problem.
4.2 This practice is intended as a reference for use by persons responsible for the operation or maintenance of vapor degreasers or stills.4
4.3 This practice is not intended to cover every possible situation.
Keywords
acid degreaser; chlorinated solvents; degreaser; vapor degreasers;
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Document Number
ASTM-D4579-00(2017)
Revision Level
2000 R17 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Dec. 1, 2017
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
D26.02