1.1 This test method covers the determination of the toluene insoluble sediment contained in Moellon. This test method was derived from Test Method D473.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D5439-95(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D473 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
ISO 5272 Toluene for industrial use; Specifications
ASTM D5439-95(2019) history
2019ASTM D5439-95(2019) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment in Moellon
1995ASTM D5439-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment in Moellon
1995ASTM D5439-95(2006) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment in Moellon
1995ASTM D5439-95(2001) Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment in Moellon
1995ASTM D5439-95 Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment in Moellon