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    ASTM D937 - 07(2012)

    Standard Test Method for Cone Penetration of Petrolatum

    Active Standard ASTM D937 | Developed by Subcommittee: D02.10.0A

    Book of Standards Volume: 05.01

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    Significance and Use

    5.1 Petrolatum is a purified mixture of semi-solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum and is often described as an unctuous mass. Cone penetration is a means of measuring the firmness or consistency of petrolatum. Such measurements are useful for selecting or specifying, or both, a petrolatum of a particular consistency or firmness. Cone penetration values may or may not correlate with end-use functional properties.

    1. Scope

    1.1 This test method covers measuring with a penetrometer the penetration of petrolatum as an empirical measure of consistency.

    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

    D217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease

    ICS Code

    ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)

    UNSPSC Code

    UNSPSC Code 12181504(Petrolatums)

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    DOI: 10.1520/D0937-07R12

    Citation Format

    ASTM D937-07(2012), Standard Test Method for Cone Penetration of Petrolatum, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2012, www.astm.org

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