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Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drop melting point of petroleum wax. It is used primarily for petrolatums and other microcrystalline wax.
Note 1: Additional methods used for petroleum waxes are Test Method D87 and Test Method D938. Results obtained may differ, depending on the method used. For pharmaceutical petrolatum, Test Method D127 usually is used.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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.
Significance and Use
5.1 Melting point is a wax property that is of interest to most wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D127, is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petrolatums and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.
Keywords
drop melting point; petrolatum; petroleum wax; wax ;
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Document Number
ASTM-D127-08(2015)
Revision Level
2008 R15 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Jan. 1, 2015
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D02.10.0A