ASTM D6371-24
Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels

Standard No.

ASTM D6371-24

Release Date

2024

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D6371-24

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) temperature of diesel and domestic heating fuels using either manual or automated apparatus. NOTE 1—This test method is technically equivalent to test methods IP 309 and EN 116.

1.2 The manual apparatus and automated apparatus are both suitable for referee purposes.

1.3 This test method is applicable to distillate fuels, including those containing a flow-improving or other additive, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations.

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 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location.

1.6 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. For specific warning statements, see Section 7.

1.7 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 D6371-24 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2500 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*， 2024-07-01 Update
• ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D5771 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Optical Detection Stepped Cooling Method)
• ASTM D5772 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Linear Cooling Rate Method)
• ASTM D5773 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products (Constant Cooling Rate Method)
• ASTM D7962 Standard Practice for Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
• ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers*， 2025-01-15 Update
• ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers
• ISO 3310 Test sieves; technical requirements and testing; part 3: test sieves of electroformed sheets

ASTM D6371-24 history

• 2024 ASTM D6371-24 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2017 ASTM D6371-17a Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2017 ASTM D6371-17 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2016 ASTM D6371-16 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2005 ASTM D6371-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 2005 ASTM D6371-05 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels
• 1999 ASTM D6371-99 Standard Test Method for Cold Filter Plugging Point of Diesel and Heating Fuels

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