ASTM D6139-00(2005)
Historical Standard: ASTM D6139-00(2005) Standard Test Method for Determining the Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components Using the Gledhill Shake Flask
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ASTM D6139
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the degree of aerobic aquatic biodegradation of fully formulated lubricants or their components on exposure to an inoculum under controlled laboratory conditions. This test method is an ultimate biodegradation test that measures carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) evolution.
1.2 This test method is intended to specifically address the difficulties associated with testing water insoluble materials and complex mixtures such as are found in many lubricants.
1.3 This test method is designed to be applicable to all non-volatile lubricants or lubricant components that are not toxic and not inhibitory at the test concentration to the organisms present in the inoculum.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards are discussed in Section .
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
D1293 Test Methods for pH of Water
D4447 Guide for Disposal of Laboratory Chemicals and Samples
D5291 Test Methods for Instrumental Determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen in Petroleum Products and Lubricants
D5864 Test Method for Determining Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components
E943 Terminology Relating to Biological Effects and Environmental Fate
ISO Standard
4259:1992(E) Petroleum Products--Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of testKeywords
aerobic biodegradation; aquatic biodegradation; degree of biodegradation; lubricant biodegradability; municipal sewage; sewage; sludge; theoretical CO 2 evolution; Aerobic/anaerobic biodegradation--petroleum products; Aqueous environments; Gledhill shake flask; Lubricant biodegradability; Municipal sewer sludge; Sewage; Sludge; Theoretical CO 2 evolution;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)
DOI: 10.1520/D6139-00R05
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