ASTM International - ASTM D87-09(2014)
Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve)
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| ICS Code (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products): | 75.140 |
significance And Use:
5.1 Melting point (cooling curve) is a test that is widely used by wax suppliers and consumers. it is particularly applied to petroleum waxes that are rather highly paraffinic or crystalline in... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the melting point (cooling curve) of petroleum wax. It is unsuitable for waxes of the petrolatum group, microcrystalline waxes, or blends of such waxes with paraffin wax or scale wax.
Note 1: For additional methods used for testing petroleum waxes, see Test Method D127 and Test Method D938. Results 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.
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