1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycolbase test fluid to be used in providing base line data for ASTM coolant test procedures.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 D3585-08(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D1078 Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
ASTM D1119 Standard Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine Coolants*, 2022-03-01 Update
ASTM D1120 Standard Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
ASTM D1121 Standard Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
ASTM D1122 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By The Hydrometer
ASTM D1123 Standard Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concentrate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
ASTM D1176 Standard Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing Purposes
ASTM D1177 Standard Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants
ASTM D1287 Standard Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
ASTM D1384 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware
ASTM D1613 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
ASTM D1881 Standard Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine Coolants in Glassware
ASTM D3634 Standard Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Coolants
ASTM D501 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Chemical Analysis of Alkaline Detergents
ASTM D538 Standard test method for open channel flow measurement by sonic anemometer systems
ASTM D5827 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography
ASTM D5931 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter
ASTM D891 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals
ASTM E202 Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols
ASTM D3585-08(2020) history
2024ASTM D3585-24 Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
2020ASTM D3585-08(2020) Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
2008ASTM D3585-08(2013) Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
2008ASTM D3585-08 Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
1998ASTM D3585-98(2002) Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
1998ASTM D3585-98 Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests