scope:

10.5.1 Scope

This test method covers the determination of water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by the distillation method in the range from 0 to 25 volume percent water. The specific products considered during the development of this test method are listed in Table 1. For bituminous emulsions refer to ASTM D 244. This method along with API MPMS Chapter 10.2 (ASTM D 4006 and IP 358) supersedes API Standard 2560 and the previous edition of ASTM D 95 (IP 74).

Note 1: With some types of oil, satisfactory results may be obtained from API MPMS Chapter 10.3 (ASTM D 4007 and IP 358) and API MPMS Chapter 10.6 (ASTM D 1796).

Note 2: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see 10.5.5.1, Item b, and 10.5.5.1, Item c.