Standard Practice for Calculating Viscosity Index from Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C and 100 °C

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The viscosity index is a widely used and accepted measure of the variation in kinematic viscosity due to changes in the temperature of a petroleum product between 40 °C and 100 °C.  
4.2 A higher viscosity index indicates a smaller decrease in kinematic viscosity with increasing temperature of the lubricant.  
4.3 The viscosity index is used in practice as a single number indicating temperature dependence of kinematic viscosity.  
4.4 Viscosity Index is sometimes used to characterize base oils for purposes of establishing engine testing requirements for engine oil performance categories.6
SCOPE
1.1 This practice2 covers the procedures for calculating the viscosity index of petroleum products, such as lubricating oils, and related materials from their kinematic viscosities at 40 °C and 100 °C.
Note 1: The results obtained from the calculation of VI from kinematic viscosities determined at 40 °C and 100 °C are virtually the same as those obtained from the former VI system using kinematic viscosities determined at 37.78 °C and 98.89 °C.  
1.2 This practice does not apply to petroleum products with kinematic viscosities less than 2.0 mm2/s at 100 °C. Table 1 given in this practice applies to petroleum products with kinematic viscosities between 2 mm2/s and 70 mm2/s at 100 °C. Equations are provided for calculating viscosity index for petroleum products having kinematic viscosities above 70 mm2/s at 100 °C.  
1.2.1 In cases where kinematic viscosity data are not available at temperatures of 40 °C and 100 °C, an estimate may be made of the viscosity index by calculating the kinematic viscosity at temperatures of 40 °C and 100 °C from data obtained at other temperatures. Such viscosity index data may be considered as suitable for information only and not for specification purposes. See Test Method D341, Annex A1.  
1.3 The kinematic viscosity values are determined with reference to a value of 1.0034 mm2/s at 20.00 °C for distilled water. The determination of the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum product shall be carried out in accordance with Test Methods D445, D7042, IP 71, or ISO 3104.  
1.3.1 If Viscosity Index calculated for a given sample using kinematic viscosity measurements from different test methods are in disagreement, the values calculated from Test Method D445 measurements shall be accepted.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. For user reference, 1 mm2/s = 10-6m 2/s = 1 cSt.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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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.
Designation: D2270 − 10 (Reapproved 2016) British Standard 4459
Designation: 226/91 (95)
Standard Practice for
Calculating Viscosity Index from Kinematic Viscosity at
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40 °C and 100 °C
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2270; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.3.1 If Viscosity Index calculated for a given sample using
2 kinematic viscosity measurements from different test methods
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for calculating the
are in disagreement, the values calculated from Test Method
viscosity index of petroleum products, such as lubricating oils,
D445 measurements shall be accepted.
and related materials from their kinematic viscosities at 40 °C
and 100 °C. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
NOTE 1—The results obtained from the calculation of VI from kine-
standard.
matic viscosities determined at 40 °C and 100 °C are virtually the same as
1.4.1 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
those obtained from the former VI system using kinematic viscosities
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determined at 37.78 °C and 98.89 °C.
standard. For user reference, 1 mm/s=10 m /s = 1 cSt.
1.2 This practice does not apply to petroleum products with
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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kinematic viscosities less than 2.0 mm /s at 100 °C. Table 1
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
given in this practice applies to petroleum products with
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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kinematic viscosities between 2 mm /s and 70 mm /s at
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
100 °C. Equations are provided for calculating viscosity index
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
for petroleum products having kinematic viscosities above
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70 mm /s at 100 °C. 2. Referenced Documents
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1.2.1 In cases where kinematic viscosity data are not avail-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
able at temperatures of 40 °C and 100 °C, an estimate may be
D341 Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid
made of the viscosity index by calculating the kinematic
Petroleum Products
viscosity at temperatures of 40 °C and 100 °C from data
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
obtained at other temperatures. Such viscosity index data may
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
be considered as suitable for information only and not for
ity)
specification purposes. See Test Method D341, Annex A1.
D1695 Terminology of Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives
1.3 The kinematic viscosity values are determined with D7042 Test Method for Dynamic Viscosity and Density of
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reference to a value of 1.0034 mm /s at 20.00 °C for distilled Liquids by Stabinger Viscometer (and the Calculation of
water. The determination of the kinematic viscosity of a Kinematic Viscosity)
petroleum product shall be carried out in accordance with Test E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Methods D445, D7042, IP 71, or ISO 3104. Determine Conformance with Specifications
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3104 Petroleum Products—Transparent and Opaque
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
Liquids—Determination of Kinematic Viscosity and Cal-
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee D02.07 on Flow Properties.
culation of Dynamic Viscosity
In the IP, this practice is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization Committee
and issued under the fixed designation IP 226. The final number indicates the year
of last revision.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2016. Published February 2016. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2270 – 10 . DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
10.1520/D2270-10R16. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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Supporting data (Metrication of Viscosity Index System Method D2270) have the ASTM website.
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