1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-base test fluid to be used in providing base line data for ASTM coolant test procedures.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D501 Test Methods of Sampling and Chemical Analysis of Alkaline Detergents

D538 Specification for Trisodium Phosphate (Discontinued 2001)

D891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals

D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids

D1119 Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine Coolants

D1120 Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants

D1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By The Hydrometer

D1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concentrate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method

D1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing Purposes

D1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants

D1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1384 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware

D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products

D1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine Coolants in Glassware

D3634 Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Coolants

D5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography

D5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter

E202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols

Keywords

chemical composition; engine coolant; performance requirements; specification; test fluid;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.100.45 (Refrigerants and antifreezes)

DOI: 10.1520/D3585-98R02

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