ASTM D1108
Standard Test Method for Dichloromethane Solubles in Wood,
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ASTM D1108 is the ASTM standard titled Standard Test Method for Dichloromethane Solubles in Wood, and it provides a technical basis for measuring the soluble fraction extracted from wood with dichloromethane. This matters because solvent-soluble content can be a useful indicator in material evaluation, quality control, and comparative testing. By using a recognized test method, laboratories and buyers can support more consistent results when assessing wood materials and related product performance.
Purpose of ASTM D1108
The purpose of this standard is to define a repeatable test method for determining dichloromethane-soluble material in wood. In practical terms, ASTM D1108 helps establish a common approach to extraction and measurement so results can be compared across laboratories, suppliers, and testing programs. It is a useful technical document for users who need a standardized way to evaluate soluble constituents in wood and apply the findings in product review, specification work, or material assessment.
Common use cases of ASTM D1108
This standard is commonly used in wood testing workflows where solvent extraction data is needed for evaluation or comparison. It may support incoming material inspection, research studies, product development, or quality control activities involving wood samples. ASTM D1108 is also relevant when a purchaser, producer, or laboratory needs a documented method for checking the amount of dichloromethane-soluble content in wood and reporting results in a consistent, defensible way.
Why ASTM D1108 matters
ASTM D1108 matters because standardized test methods reduce ambiguity in measurement and help improve confidence in results. For organizations that test wood materials, having a recognized method can support compliance efforts, supplier qualification, and internal quality control. It also helps limit disputes by giving all parties a common technical reference for solvent-soluble content. Using ASTM D1108 can therefore strengthen consistency in procurement, evaluation, and documentation.
- Dichloromethane-soluble content in wood
- Standardized extraction-based testing
- Comparability across laboratories
- Quality control and material evaluation
- Publication Date: 2024-05-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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