ASTM D464
Standard Test Methods for Saponification Number of Pine Chemical Products Including Tall Oil and Other Related Products
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ASTM D464 is the standard test methods document for determining the saponification number of pine chemical products, including tall oil and other related materials. It provides a consistent technical basis for evaluating how these products respond in testing, which helps support product comparison, quality control, and specification work. As an ASTM standard, it is used when reliable measurement of chemical characteristics is needed for procurement, production, or verification purposes.
Purpose of ASTM D464
The purpose of ASTM D464 is to define test methods for measuring saponification number in pine chemical products such as tall oil and related materials. This value is commonly used as a chemical indicator in evaluating product composition and consistency. By giving laboratories and manufacturers a shared testing approach, the standard helps reduce variation in results and supports more dependable decision-making when assessing material quality, compliance, or suitability for further processing.
Common use cases of ASTM D464
ASTM D464 is commonly used in laboratory testing of pine-derived chemical products, especially tall oil and similar related products. It is relevant in quality control programs, incoming material checks, and product characterization workflows where saponification number is part of the evaluation. The standard is also useful when buyers and suppliers need a common test reference for comparing batches or confirming that a material meets agreed technical requirements.
Why ASTM D464 matters
This standard matters because it supports consistent testing and clearer communication across production, laboratory, and purchasing functions. Using ASTM D464 can help reduce ambiguity when comparing results from different labs or lots of material. For organizations working with pine chemical products, it may improve confidence in specifications, support compliance-related documentation, and help identify product changes before they affect downstream use. That makes it a practical tool for quality control and risk reduction.
- Saponification number testing
- Pine chemical products
- Tall oil and related materials
- Laboratory consistency
- Quality control reference
- Publication Date: 2024-07-23
- Publisher: ASTM
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