ASTM_D_3585_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:D358508(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3585;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-base test fluid to be used in providing base line data for ASTMcoolant test procedures.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D501 Test Methods of Sampling and Chemical Analysis ofAlkaline DetergentsD538 Specification for Trisodium Phosphate(Discontinued2001)(Withdrawn 2001)3D891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity,Apparent,of LiquidIndustrial ChemicalsD1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-ganic LiquidsD1119 Test Method for Percent Ash Content of EngineCoolantsD1120 Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine CoolantsD1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Cool-ants and AntirustsD1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By TheHydrometerD1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concen-trate by the Karl Fischer Reagent MethodD1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solu-tions of Engine Coolants orAntirusts for Testing PurposesD1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous EngineCoolantsD1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants andAntirustsD1384 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolantsin GlasswareD1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents andChemical Intermediates Used in Paint,Varnish,Lacquer,and Related ProductsD1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of EngineCoolants in GlasswareD3634 Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Cool-antsD5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant forChloride and Other Anions by Ion ChromatographyD5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Cool-ants by Digital Density MeterE202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols andPropylene Glycols3.Chemical Composition Requirements3.1 The reference test fluid concentrate shall be prepared toconform to the requirements as to chemical compositionprescribed in Table 1.4.Ingredient Requirements4.1 The materials used to prepare the reference test fluidshall meet the requirements given in Annex A1 Annex A5.5.Significance and Use5.1 The data obtained for the reference test fluid areintended to be used by laboratory personnel to determine theircapability to perform tests properly.If a particular determina-tion does not fall within the prescribed limits,it has to beassumed that an error occurred in the application of the testprocedure.5.2 The coolant composition given in this specification isnot intended to be a commercial product.6.Chemical and Physical Requirements6.1 The formulated reference test fluid concentrate shallconform to the requirements for physical and chemical prop-erties prescribed in Table 2.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D15 on EngineCoolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD15.01 on Reference Test Materials.Current edition approved Oct.1,2013.Published October 2013.Originallyapproved in 1989.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3585 08.DOI:10.1520/D3585-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 7.Performance Requirements7.1 The formulated reference test fluid concentrate shallconform to the requirements for laboratory test performanceprescribed in Table 3.8.Sampling8.1 To obtain a sample of the concentrated reference testfluid from the storage container,allow the material to come toroom temperature(not below 68F(20C)and shake wellbefore withdrawing the sample.8.2 All aqueous solutions to be used for test purposes shallbe prepared in accordance with Section 5 of Test MethodD1176.9.Mixing Procedure9.1 Weigh the ingredients according to the batch sizerequired.9.2 Mix the ethylene and diethylene glycols.9.3 Dissolve the sodium tetraborate in the glycol mixtureusing continuous agitation.9.4 Dissolve the trisodium phosphate in the above solution.9.5 Add the sodium mercaptobenzothiazole solution andcontinue