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Standard Test Method for Oil Content of Petroleum Waxes
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of oil in petroleum waxes having a congealing point of 30°C (86°F) or higher as determined in accordance with Test Method D 938, 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 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.
Keywords
oil content; petroleum wax; wax; ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)
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Document Number
ASTM-D721-02a
Revision Level
2002A EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 10, 2002
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
7 pages
Committee Number
D02.10.0A