ASTM D3699 Standard Specification for Kerosine
5. Test Methods
5.1 The requirements enumerated in this specification shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM methods except as noted.
5.1.1 Flash Point - Test Method D56, except where other methods are prescribed by law. Test Method D3828 may be used as an alternate with the same limits. In case of dispute, Test Method D56 shall be used as the referee method.
5.1.2 Distillation - Test Method D86.
5.1.3 Viscosity - Test Method D445.
5.1.4 Sulfur - Test Method D1266. Test Methods D2622 or D4294 can also be used. In case of dispute, Test Method D1266 is the referee sulfur test method for this specification.
5.1.5 Mercaptan Sulfur - Test Method D3227.
5.1.6 Copper Strip Corrosion - Test Method D130, 3 h test at 100°C.
5.1.7 Freezing Point - Test Method D2386. Automatic Test Methods D5901 and D5972 can be used as alternates with the same limits. In case of dispute, Test Method D2386 shall be used as referee.
5.1.8 Burning Quality - Test Method D187.
5.1.9 Saybolt Color - Test Method D156.
6. Keywords
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