ASTM-D721:1997 Edition
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D721-97 Standard Test Method for Oil Content of Petroleum Waxes
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 1997 | 6 |
ASTM D721-97
Historical Standard: Standard Test Method for Oil Content of Petroleum Waxes
ASTM D721
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of oil in petroleum waxes having a congealing point of 30Ā°C (86Ā°F) or higher as determined in accordance with Test Method D938, and containing not more than 15 % of oil.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
Note 1-With some types of waxes, of oil contents greater than 5 %, there may be an incompatibility with MEK resulting in the formation of two liquid phases. If this occurs, the method is not applicable to the material under test.
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.
Keywords
oil content; petroleum wax; wax
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)
DOI: 10.1520/D0721-97