This specification covers engine coolant grade 1,3-propanediol (PDO). Engine coolant grade 1,3-propanediol shall conform to the chemical and physical property requirements specified. Density or relative density, color of clear liquids, pH, trace chloride ion, ion chromatography analysis, digital density meter, ethylene glycols and propylene glycols analyses, and inductively couple plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy tests shall be performed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers engine coolant grade 1,3-propanediol (PDO).

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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.

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

D1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By The Hydrometer

D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D3634 Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Coolants

D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter

D5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography

D5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter

D6130 Test Method for Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

E202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols

E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

Keywords

engine coolant; glycol; 1,3-propanediol; PDO; Engine coolants/concentrates--specifications; Glycols; 1,3-propanediol;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.60 (Alcohols. Ethers)

Citing ASTM Standards

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