1.1 This practice covers quantitative methods for the sampling and determination of bacterial endotoxin concentrations in water-miscible metalworking fluids (MWF).
1.2 Users of this practice need to be familiar with the handling of MWF.
1.3 This practice gives an estimate of the endotoxin concentration in the sampled MWF.
1.4 This practice replaces Method E2250.
1.5 This practice seeks to minimize interlaboratory variation of endotoxin data but does not ensure uniformity of results.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2657-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D2881 Classification of Metal Working Fluids and Related Materials
ASTM D4840 Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
ASTM E1488 Standard Guide for Statistical Procedures to Use in Developing and Applying ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E1497 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1542 Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
ASTM E2250 Standard Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentration in Water Miscible Metal Working Fluids *, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E2523 Standard Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM E2657-21 history
2021ASTM E2657-21 Standard Practice for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
2016ASTM E2657-16 Standard Practice for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
2011ASTM E2657-11 Standard Test Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
2009ASTM E2657-09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids