ASTM D156-02
Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)

Standard No.
ASTM D156-02
Release Date
2002
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D156-02e1
Latest
ASTM D156-23
Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the color of refined oils such as undyed motor and aviation gasoline, jet propulsion fuels, naphthas and kerosine, and, in addition, petroleum waxes and pharmaceutical white oils.

Note 18212;For determining the color of petroleum products darker than Saybolt Color 16, see Test Method D 1500.

1.2 This test method reports results specific to this test method and recorded as, "Saybolt Color units."

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units or in SI units and which are not in parentheses are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 28212;Oil tubes and apparatus used in this test method have traditionally been marked in inches, (the tube is required to be etched with 1/8 in. divisions.) The Saybolt Color Numbers are aligned with inch, 1/2 in., 1/4 in., and 1/8 in. changes in the depth of oil. These fractional inch changes do not readily correspond to SI equivalents and in view of the preponderance of apparatus already in use and marked in inches, the inch/pound unit is regarded as the standard. However the test method does use SI units of length when the length is not directly related to divisions on the oil tube and Saybolt Color Numbers. The test method uses SI units for temperature.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D156-02 history

  • 2023 ASTM D156-23 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2015 ASTM D156-15 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2012 ASTM D156-12 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2007 ASTM D156-07a Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2007 ASTM D156-07 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2002 ASTM D156-02e1 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2002 ASTM D156-02 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 2000 ASTM D156-00 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)
  • 1982 ASTM D156-82 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method)



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