The ASTM D849 standard is suitable for the development of specifications, as an internal quality control tool, and for the development or research work of industrial aromatics and related materials.
Meaning and use

5.1 This test method is intended for use in the formulation of specifications, as an internal quality control tool, and in the development or research of industrial aromatics and related materials. It also indicates the presence of certain corrosive substances that may corrode the equipment, such as acidic compounds or sulfur compounds.

ASTM D849-2015 “Test Method for Corrosion of Copper Strip by Industrial Aromatics”

Step 1: Scope

1.1 The test method covers the corrosion of industrial aromatics to copper strip.

Note 1: For similar copper strip tests for other petroleum products, see test method D130 and test method D1838.

1.2 Values expressed in SI units shall be regarded as standard values. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard is not intended to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use. See Section 8 for specific hazard descriptions.