1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatility of plant spray oils by means of distillation. Its primarypurposeisto establishthe classificationof a spray oil by determining the fraction distilled at specified temperatures. Both a manual method and an automatic method are specified.
1.2 In cases of dispute, the referee test method is the manual test method.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.The valuesin parenthesesare for informationonly.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all o f the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility o f the user o f this standard to establish appru priate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Note 3.
ASTM D447-93 Referenced Document
ASTM D1078 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D850 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM E133 Standard Specification for Distillation Equipment*, 2022-01-01 Update
ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
ASTM D447-93 history
1993ASTM D447-93 Standard Specification for Bituminous Roof Coatings&x2014; Asbestos-Free