ASTM D4049
Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Lubricating Grease to Water Spray
| Organization: | ASTM |
| Publication Date: | 1 November 2020 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| ICS Code (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products): | 75.100 |
scope:
This test method2 covers the ability of a grease to adhere to a metal surface when subjected to a water spray under prescribed laboratory conditions.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
Exception-The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2 The development of this test method is described in Musilli, T. G., "Water Spray-Off Characteristics of Lubricating Grease," NLGI Spokesman, December 1982, pp. 323-326.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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