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Metalworking Fluid tests, cited methods and companion protocols
Test / parameterMethods cited on product pageRelevant protocols in registryWhy the test matters
Concentration / active componentProduct specification, density or refractive indexASTM D4052 · ISO 12185 · IS 1448 Part 16 · IS 1448 Part 32 · IS 1448 Part 167 · DIN EN ISO 12185 · DIN 51757 · Product-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OESConfirms mixture strength and detects dilution or concentration.
pHProduct-specific ASTM / ISO methodProduct-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OESIndicates acid-base condition, inhibitor state and contamination.
Conductivity / ionic contaminationProduct-specific conductivity methodProduct-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OESScreens dissolved ionic material and water quality.
Elemental / ion profileICP-OES, ion chromatography or product specificationASTM D5185 · ASTM D7303 · IP 501 · IP 470 · Product-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OESConfirms inhibitors and detects contamination or component ingress.
Appearance / insolublesVisual, gravimetric or filtration methodASTM D893 · Documented laboratory filtration procedureScreens precipitation, corrosion debris and foreign matter.
Microbial contaminationDip-slide/culture, ATP or validated microbiological procedureASTM E2694 · Dip-slide / culture · ATP procedureDetects bacterial and fungal growth relevant to metalworking-fluid stability, odour, corrosion and worker exposure controls.
Particle count / cleanlinessISO 11500; reporting to ISO 4406ISO 11500 · ASTM D7647 · ISO 4406 · ISO 11171 · ISO 21018-4Quantifies solid-particle cleanliness where component clearances and servo reliability are sensitive.
Copper corrosionASTM D130; ISO 2160ASTM D130 · ISO 2160 · IS 1448 Part 15 · DIN EN ISO 2160Screens corrosivity toward copper-containing bearings, coolers, bushings and yellow-metal components.
Foaming tendency and stabilityASTM D892; ASTM D6082 where high-temperature sequence is relevantASTM D892 · ASTM D6082 · ISO 6247Screens air-handling behaviour associated with reservoir foaming, compressibility, oxidation and pump or clutch performance.
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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D4052

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 12185

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 16

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 32

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 167

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 12185

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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DIN · Test method

DIN 51757

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D6304

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D1533

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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IEC · Test method

IEC 60814

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 3733

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D2709

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 182

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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DIN · Test method

DIN 51777

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 11500

Particle count and cleanliness coding

Counts particles by a defined optical technique and reports concentration or a cleanliness code at stated size thresholds.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D7647

Particle count and cleanliness coding

Counts particles by a defined optical technique and reports concentration or a cleanliness code at stated size thresholds.

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ISO · Classification / guidance

ISO 4406

Particle count and cleanliness coding

Counts particles by a defined optical technique and reports concentration or a cleanliness code at stated size thresholds.

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ISO · Classification / guidance

ISO 11171

Particle count and cleanliness coding

Counts particles by a defined optical technique and reports concentration or a cleanliness code at stated size thresholds.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 21018-4

Particle count and cleanliness coding

Counts particles by a defined optical technique and reports concentration or a cleanliness code at stated size thresholds.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D5185

Elemental analysis by ICP-OES

Determines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D7303

Elemental analysis by ICP-OES

Determines dissolved and fine suspended elements for additive, contaminant and wear-metal assessment within sample-introduction and particle-size limitations.

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IP/EI · Test method

IP 501

Elemental analysis by ICP-OES

Determines 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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IP/EI · Test method

IP 470

Elemental analysis by ICP-OES

Determines 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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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D892

Foaming tendency and stability

Determines surface-foam tendency and stability under prescribed air-flow and temperature sequences.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D6082

Foaming tendency and stability

Determines surface-foam tendency and stability under prescribed air-flow and temperature sequences.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 6247

Foaming tendency and stability

Determines surface-foam tendency and stability under prescribed air-flow and temperature sequences.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D130

Copper-strip corrosion

Rates corrosivity toward copper under defined immersion, temperature and comparison conditions; it does not measure in-service copper wear.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 2160

Copper-strip corrosion

Rates corrosivity toward copper under defined immersion, temperature and comparison conditions; it does not measure in-service copper wear.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 15

Copper-strip corrosion

Rates corrosivity toward copper under defined immersion, temperature and comparison conditions; it does not measure in-service copper wear.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 2160

Copper-strip corrosion

Rates corrosivity toward copper under defined immersion, temperature and comparison conditions; it does not measure in-service copper wear.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM E2694

Microbial contamination

Uses a validated culture, dip-slide, ATP or microbiological procedure appropriate to the fluid, exposure and hygiene decision.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Dip-slide / culture

Microbial contamination

Uses a validated culture, dip-slide, ATP or microbiological procedure appropriate to the fluid, exposure and hygiene decision.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

ATP procedure

Microbial contamination

Uses a validated culture, dip-slide, ATP or microbiological procedure appropriate to the fluid, exposure and hygiene decision.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Product-specific validated method

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses 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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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Ion chromatography

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses 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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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

ICP-OES

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses 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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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D893

Appearance, insolubles and gravimetric contamination

Uses documented visual, filtration or gravimetric procedures to screen foreign matter, insolubles and precipitated degradation products.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Documented laboratory filtration procedure

Appearance, insolubles and gravimetric contamination

Uses documented visual, filtration or gravimetric procedures to screen foreign matter, insolubles and precipitated degradation products.

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