ASTM
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ASTM list of tests (used for the laboratory)
| Test | Standard of reference |
|---|---|
| TAN – Total Acid Number | ASTM D974 |
| TAN – Total Acid Number obtained by Potentiometric titration | ASTM D664 |
| Karl Fischer moisture content | ASTM D6304 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | ASTM D445 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | ASTM D2270 |
| MPC patch test | ASTM D 7843 |
| RBOT/RPVOT oxidation stability test | ASTM D2272 |
| Demulsivity test 54/82°C | ASTM D1401 |
| FT-IR infrared test (spectrometry) | INTERNAL METHOD |
| PODS Particle Contamination test | ISO4406/NAS1638 |
| Rust prevention characteristics test | ASTM D665 |
| Air Release test at 50°C | ASTM D3427 |
| Foam test seq. I-II-III | ASTM D892 |
| Colour test | ASTM D1500 |
| Flash point test – closed cup method | ASTM D93 |
| Flash point test – open cup method | ASTM D92 |
| Detection of Elements test (ICP-AES) | ASTM D5185-18 |
| Density test | ASTM D4052-18 |
| Pour point test | ASTM D4052-18 |
| Total Base Number test | ASTM D2896 |
| Insoluble substances in n-pentane test | ASTM D893 |
| Ruler Test – detection of residual anti-oxidants | ASTM D6971 |
| Chlorine test | ASTM D7359-14a |
| Detection of elements with RDE spectrometer | ASTM D6595-17* |