ASTM E979-91(1998)
Historical Standard: ASTM E979-91(1998) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents as Preservatives for Invert Emulsion and Other Water Containing Hydraulic Fluids
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ASTM E979
1. Scope
1.1 This laboratory test method is designed to evaluate the utility and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents intended to control microbial growth in invert emulsions and other water containing hydraulic fluids.
Note 1--Procedures for preparation of water soluble hydraulic fluids and recovery of organisms appear in Method E686.
1.2 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.
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
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D4454 Test Method for Simultaneous Enumeration of Total and Respiring Bacteria in Aquatic Systems by Microscopy
D5465 Practice for Determining Microbial Colony Counts from Waters Analyzed by Plating Methods
E1326 Guide for Evaluating Nonconventional Microbiological Tests Used for Enumerating Bacteria
E2169 Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E2523 Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations
Keywords
antimicrobial; antimicrobial pesticide; bacteria; biocide; emulsion; fungi; hydraulic fluid; invert; microbial; microbicide; preservatives
; Bacteria/bacterial control; Hydraulic fluids/oils; Preservatives;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.120 (Hydraulic fluids)
DOI: 10.1520/E0979-91R98
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