ASTM D7373-12
Standard Test Method for Predicting Biodegradability of Lubricants Using a Bio-kinetic Model

Standard No.

ASTM D7373-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D7373-12

Scope

This procedure is able to predict the biodegradability of lubricants within a day without dealing with microorganisms. Excellent correlation is established between the test results and the conventional biodegradation tests (see Test Method D5864 and Test Method D6731).

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for predicting biodegradability of lubricants using a bio-kinetic model.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

ASTM D7373-12 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2549 Standard Test Method for Separation of Representative Aromatics and Nonaromatics Fractions of High-Boiling Oils by Elution Chromatography
• ASTM D5864 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components
• ASTM D6300 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and Lubricants
• ASTM D6731 Standard Test Method for Determining the Aerobic, Aquatic Biodegradability of Lubricants or Lubricant Components in a Closed Respirometer

ASTM D7373-12 history

• 2012 ASTM D7373-12 Standard Test Method for Predicting Biodegradability of Lubricants Using a Bio-kinetic Model
• 2007 ASTM D7373-07e1 Standard Test Method for Predicting Biodegradability of Lubricants Using a Bio-kinetic Model
• 2007 ASTM D7373-07 Standard Test Method for Predicting Biodegradability of Lubricants Using a Bio-kinetic Model