ASTM D6006-17
Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
- Standard No.
- ASTM D6006-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D6006-23
- Latest
- ASTM D6006-23
- Scope
- 1.1 This guide covers and provides information to assist in planning a laboratory test or series of tests from which may be inferred information about the biodegradability of an unused fully formulated hydraulic fluid in its original form. Biodegradability is one of three characteristics which are assessed when judging the environmental impact of a hydraulic fluid. The other two characteristics are ecotoxicity and bioaccumulation. 1.2 Biodegradability may be considered by type of environmental compartment: aerobic fresh water, aerobic marine, aerobic soil, and anaerobic media. Test methods for aerobic fresh water, aerobic soil and anaerobic media have been developed that are appropriate for the concerns and needs of testing in each compartment. 1.3 This guide addresses releases to the environment that are incidental to the use of a hydraulic fluid but is not intended to cover situations of major, accidental release. The tests discussed in this guide take a minimum of three to four weeks. Therefore, issues relating to the biodegradability of hydraulic fluid are more effectively addressed before the fluid is used, and thus before incidental release may occur. Nothing in this guide should be taken to relieve the user of the responsibility to properly use and dispose of hydraulic fluids. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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.
ASTM D6006-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM D5210 Standard Test Method for Determining the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Presence of Municipal Sewage Sludge
- ASTM D5291 Standard Test Methods for Instrumental Determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen in Petroleum Products and Lubricants
- ASTM D5480 Standard Test Method for Engine Oil Volatility by Gas Chromatography
- ASTM D5864 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components
- ASTM E1196
ASTM D6006-17 history
- 1970 ASTM D6006-23 Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
- 2017 ASTM D6006-17 Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
- 2011 ASTM D6006-11 Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
- 1997 ASTM D6006-97a(2008) Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
- 1997 ASTM D6006-97a(2003) Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
- 1997 ASTM D6006-97a Standard Guide for Assessing Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids
