1.1 This test method covers the determination of methanol in crude oils by direct injection multidimensional gas chromatography in the concentration range of 15 ppm (m/m) to 900 ppm (m/m). The pooled limit of quantification (PLOQ) is 15 ppm (m/m).
1.2 This test method is applicable only to crude oils containing less than or equal to
0.1 % (v/v) water.
1.3 This test method has not been tested with crude oil samples that are solid or waxy, or both, at ambient temperatures.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Alternate units, in common usage, are also provided to increase clarity and aid the users of this test method.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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 D7059-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D4006 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation
ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D4307 Standard Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as Analytical Standards
ASTM D4928 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration
ASTM D6596 Standard Practice for Ampulization and Storage of Gasoline and Related Hydrocarbon Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E355 Standard Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E594 Standard Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
ASTM D7059-21 history
2021ASTM D7059-21 Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
2017ASTM D7059-09(2017) Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
2009ASTM D7059-09(2013) Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
2009ASTM D7059-09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
2004ASTM D7059-04e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
2004ASTM D7059-04 Standard Test Method for Determination of Methanol in Crude Oils by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography