ASTM G93-96 - 10.4.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the selection of methods and apparatus for the cleaning of materials and equipment intended for service in oxygen-enriched environments. Contamination problems encountered in the use of enriched air, mixtures of oxygen with other gases, or any other oxidizing gas may be solved by the same cleaning procedures applicable to most metallic and nonmetallic materials and equipment. Cleaning examples for some specific materials, components, and equipment, and the cleaning methods for particular applications, are described in detail in the appendix.

1.2 This guide does not include levels of cleanliness necessary for various applications and materials. These sections are currently under development and will be included in a future revision.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Federal, state and local safety and disposal regulations concerning the particular hazardous materials, reagents, operations and equipment being used should be reviewed by the user. The user is encouraged to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the manufacturer for any material incorporated into a cleaning process. Specific cautions are given in Section 8.

 
2. Referenced Documents

G136-03(2023)e1

Standard Practice for Determination of Soluble Residual Contaminants in Materials by Ultrasonic Extraction (Includes all amendments and changes 7/13/2023).

G144-01(2022)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Residual Contamination of Materials and Components by Total Carbon Analysis Using a High Temperature Combustion Analyzer

CGA Pamphlet G-4.4

Industrial Practices for Gaseous Oxygen Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ARP 598

The Determination of Particulate Contamination in Liquids by the Particle Count Method Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.

G131-96(2023)e1

Standard Practice for Cleaning of Materials and Components by Ultrasonic Techniques (Includes all amendments and changes 7/13/2023).

G125-00(2023)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Liquid and Solid Material Fire Limits in Gaseous Oxidants

G127-15(2023)

Standard Guide for the Selection of Cleaning Agents for Oxygen-Enriched Systems

G128-02

Standard Guide for Control of Hazards and Risks in Oxygen Enriched Systems

G122-20

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cleaning Agents and Processes

F331-13(2020)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Residue of Solvent Extract from Aerospace Components (Using Flash Evaporator)

G63-15(2023)

Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service

G88-21

Standard Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service

G121-18

Standard Practice for Preparation of Contaminated Test Coupons for the Evaluation of Cleaning Agents

F312-08(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Microscopical Sizing and Counting Particles from Aerospace Fluids on Membrane Filters

A380-06

Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

E312-06

Standard Practice for Description and Selection of Conditions for Photographing Specimens Using Analog (Film) Cameras and Digital Still Cameras (DSC)

E1235-12(2020)e1

Standard Test Method for Gravimetric Determination of Nonvolatile Residue (NVR) in Environmentally Controlled Areas for Spacecraft (Includes all amendments and changes 6/9/2020).

E2042-04

Standard Practice for Cleaning and Maintaining Controlled Areas and Clean Rooms