ASTM E2680-16
Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- Standard No.
- ASTM E2680-16
- Release Date
- 2016
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E2680-23
- Latest
- ASTM E2680-23
- Scope
- 1.1 This test method describes the visual assessment of the appearance of clear, transparent liquids for clarity and the presence of undesirable components (contamination) such as suspended matter, free water (or oil) and particulates when examined by transmitted light. Measurements requiring instrumentation are not included in this method. This test method was originally designed for application to glycols and methanol wall washes of marine vessels but may be applicable to other clear transparent liquids. 1.1.1 This method can be used as a field test at storage temperatures or as a laboratory test at room temperatures. 1.1.2 This method provides a rapid pass/fail test for clarity and contamination of clear, transparent liquids. It is a qualitative assessment only. 1.2 Review the current appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 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. Specific hazards statements are given in the section on Hazards, Section 8.
ASTM E2680-16 Referenced Document
- ASTM D4176 Standard Test Method for Free Water and Particulate Contamination in Distillate Fuels (Visual Inspection Procedures)
- ASTM E300 Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
ASTM E2680-16 history
- 2023 ASTM E2680-23 Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- 2016 ASTM E2680-16 Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- 2009 ASTM E2680-09(2015)e1 Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- 2009 ASTM E2680-09(2015) Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- 2009 ASTM E2680-09e1 Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
- 2009 ASTM E2680-09 Standard Test Method for Appearance of Clear, Transparent Liquids (Visual Inspection Procedure)
