Every referenced test and method.
| Test / parameter | Methods cited on product page | Relevant protocols in registry | Why the test matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worked penetration / consistency | ASTM D217 / ISO 2137 | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Classifies consistency and detects softening or hardening. |
| Dropping point | ASTM D2265 / ISO 6299 | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Characterises thickener response to heat; it is not a service-temperature limit. |
| Oil separation | ASTM D6184 / product method | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Assesses tendency for base oil to bleed from the thickener structure. |
| Wear metals / ferrous debris | ASTM D7303, PQ and ferrography procedures | ASTM D5185 · ASTM D7303 · IP 501 · IP 470 · ASTM D7690 · Direct-reading ferrous density · Analytical ferrography · Product-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OES | Provides machine-wear evidence when sampling is representative. |
| Water / contamination | ASTM D6304 or grease-specific procedures | ASTM D6304 · ASTM D1533 · IEC 60814 · ISO 3733 · ASTM D2709 · IS 1448 Part 182 · DIN 51777 · ISO 6743-3 · ISO 6743-4 · ISO 6743-5 · ISO 6743-6 · ISO 6743-7 · ISO 6743-9 · ISO 6743-99 · ISO 11158 · DIN 51524-1 · DIN 51524-2 · DIN 51524-3 · DIN 51517-1 · DIN 51517-2 · DIN 51517-3 · DIN 51515-1 · DIN 51515-2 · DIN 51506 · DIN 51502 · DIN 51825 | Screens ingress that can alter consistency, corrosion protection and life. |
| Worked penetration / consistency | ASTM D217; ISO 2137 | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Classifies grease consistency and detects softening, hardening, shear or incompatible mixing. |
| Dropping point | ASTM D2265; ISO 6299 | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Characterises thickener response to heat for identity and compatibility checks; it is not a maximum service temperature. |
| Oil separation | ASTM D6184; product-specific bleed test | ASTM D217 · ISO 2137 · ASTM D2265 · ISO 6299 · ASTM D6184 · DIN ISO 2137 · DIN ISO 6299 | Assesses tendency of base oil to separate from the thickener during storage under defined conditions. |
| Grease compatibility | ASTM D6185 primary protocol | ASTM D6185 · ISO 8217 · ISO 8216-1 · ASTM D4740 · ISO 6743-3 · ISO 6743-4 · ISO 6743-5 · ISO 6743-6 · ISO 6743-7 · ISO 6743-9 · ISO 6743-99 · ISO 11158 · DIN 51524-1 · DIN 51524-2 · DIN 51524-3 · DIN 51517-1 · DIN 51517-2 · DIN 51517-3 · DIN 51515-1 · DIN 51515-2 · DIN 51506 · DIN 51502 · DIN 51825 | Compares penetration, dropping point and storage stability of mixtures before changing grease type. |
| Wear / load-carrying performance | ASTM D4172; ASTM D2783 or application-specific gear/EP test | ASTM D4172 · ASTM D2783 · IS 1448 Part 170 · DIN 51350-1 · DIN 51350-2 · DIN 51350-3 · DIN 51350-4 · DIN 51350-5 · DIN 51350-6 | Characterises anti-wear or extreme-pressure performance for product qualification and comparative investigation. |
| Ferrous debris / PQ index | Direct-reading ferrous density / PQ method; laboratory procedure | ASTM D4052 · ISO 12185 · IS 1448 Part 16 · IS 1448 Part 32 · IS 1448 Part 167 · DIN EN ISO 12185 · DIN 51757 · ASTM D7690 · Direct-reading ferrous density · Analytical ferrography | Responds to ferromagnetic debris including particles larger than routine ICP can efficiently detect. |
| Analytical ferrography / wear-particle morphology | ASTM D7690 or documented microscopic procedure | ASTM D7690 · Direct-reading ferrous density · Analytical ferrography · Product-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OES | Examines particle size, shape, colour and concentration to distinguish rubbing, cutting, fatigue, corrosion and contaminant debris. |
Method scope, role and issuing body.
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ASTM D4052
Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Density and relative densityDetermines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methodsQuantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.
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Elemental analysis by ICP-OESDetermines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations.
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Elemental analysis by ICP-OESDetermines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations.
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Elemental analysis by ICP-OESDetermines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations. Determines catalyst-fine indicator elements in residual and distillate marine fuels using a method accepted by the governing marine-fuel specification.
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Elemental analysis by ICP-OESDetermines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations. Determines catalyst-fine indicator elements in residual and distillate marine fuels using a method accepted by the governing marine-fuel specification.
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Ferrous density and wear-particle morphologyComplements spectrometric analysis by responding to larger ferromagnetic debris or examining particle morphology and severity.
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Ferrous density and wear-particle morphologyComplements spectrometric analysis by responding to larger ferromagnetic debris or examining particle morphology and severity.
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Ferrous density and wear-particle morphologyComplements spectrometric analysis by responding to larger ferromagnetic debris or examining particle morphology and severity.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Four-ball wear and extreme-pressure performanceCharacterises anti-wear, weld load or load-carrying performance in a laboratory four-ball apparatus for product comparison and qualification.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease consistency, dropping point and separationCharacterises grease consistency, high-temperature thickener response and oil-release tendency using separate controlled procedures.
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Grease compatibilityEvaluates selected physical-property changes in mixtures to screen compatibility before a grease conversion.
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Marine fuel aluminium and siliconDetermines catalyst-fine indicator elements in residual and distillate marine fuels using a method accepted by the governing marine-fuel specification. Provides marine-fuel product requirements and referenced test methods; compatibility screening must use the procedure required by the contract or laboratory. Product specifications define grade requirements, permitted methods and reporting rules for fuels supplied under the relevant jurisdiction or contract.
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Marine fuel quality and compatibilityProvides marine-fuel product requirements and referenced test methods; compatibility screening must use the procedure required by the contract or laboratory.
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Marine fuel quality and compatibilityProvides marine-fuel product requirements and referenced test methods; compatibility screening must use the procedure required by the contract or laboratory.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Lubricant families, classifications and product specificationsClassifies lubricant families and establishes application-specific minimum characteristics; it does not replace an OEM approval or in-service condition limit.
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Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profileUses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.
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Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profileUses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.
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Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profileUses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.
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