ASTM D565-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D565-99 Standard Test Method for Carbonizable Substances in White Mineral Oil
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ASTM D565
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is applicable to white mineral oil (Mineral Oil USP and Light Mineral Oil NF) to determine whether it conforms to the standard of quality required for pharmaceutical use as defined by the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary, or the Food and Drug Administration.
1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values 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. For specific hazard statements, see Notes 1 through 5.
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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Government Document
21CFR172.878 Food and Drug Administration TitleKeywords
carbonizable substances; mineral oil; Carbonizable matter; Mineral oils; Petrolatum;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.080 (Petroleum products in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D0565-99
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