BS 4583:1991

This standard BS 4583:1991 Methods of test for higher alcohols for industrial use is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.080.60 Alcohols. Ethers

This British Standard describes methods for testing C₆ to C₁₃ alcohols for industrial use.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Instructions for sampling, test reports, methods for distillation characteristics, ash, acidity, aldehydes and ketones content, colour after treatment with sulphuric acid, total alcohols content and bromine number. Also gives cross-references to relevant general methods.