ASTM International - ASTM D566-02
Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 10 April 2002 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| ICS Code (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products): | 75.100 |
significance And Use:
In general, the dropping point is the temperature at which the grease passes from a semisolid to a liquid state under the conditions of test. This change in state is typical of greases containing... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease.
1.2 This test method is not recommended for use at bath temperatures above 288°C. For higher temperatures Test Method D2265 should be used.
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. For specific hazard statements, see 6.4 and 8.1.
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