ASTM D3606 / D4815 - Benzene and Toluene, Ethers and Alcohols in Gasoline

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

2-valve, 4-column (micro-packed and capillary), auxiliary oven, TCD / FID

Sample type:

Finished motor and aviation gasoline

Components separated:

ASTM D3606: Benzene, toluene

ASTM D4815: MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-propanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, sec-butanol, n-butanol, tert-amylalcohol

Concentration range:

ASTM D3606: 0.1 to 5 vol% for benzene, 2 to 20 vol% for toluene

ASTM D4815: 0.1 to 20 wt% for individual ethers, 0.1 to 12 wt% for individual alcohols

Methods met:

ASTM D3606, D4815, Wasson-ECE 255

Typical Chromatogram

D4815 ChromatogramD3606 Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • The Wasson-ECE auxiliary oven allows for simultaneous analysis of both methods
  • Multiple configurations are possible including the addition of ASTM D5580 to the same instrument
Corporate Headquarters

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Phone: +1 (970) 221-9179

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