ASTM E1259-05
(Test Method)Standard Practice for Evaluation of Antimicrobials in Liquid Fuels Boiling Below 390°C
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Antimicrobials in Liquid Fuels Boiling Below 390°C
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Guide D 6469 details the types of problems associated with uncontrolled microbial growth in fuels and fuel systems. Treatment with effective antimicrobial agents is one element of contamination control strategy.
The procedure should be used to evaluate the relative efficacy of microbicides in liquid fuels boiling below 390°C. The effect of environmental conditions, such as a variety of fuel additives, metal surfaces, and climatology, are variables that can be included in specific tests using this protocol.
This practice addresses product performance issues only. Regulatory Agencies restrict and control the use of both pesticides (in the U.S.: 40 CFR 152) and fuel additives (40 CFR 79). Regardless of performance in this method, antimicrobials must only be used in compliance with applicable regulations. Specific industries, for example, the aviation industry, may place further restrictions on chemicals used for fuel treatment.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is designed to evaluate antimicrobial agents for the prevention of microbially influenced deterioration of liquid fuels (as defined by Specification D 396, D 910, D 975, D 1655, D 2069, D 2880, D 3699, D 4814, D 6227, and D 6751), system deterioration, or both.
1.2 Knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.
1.3 It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine whether Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is required and to follow them where appropriate (40 CFR, 160), or as revised.
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.
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Designation: E1259 – 05
Standard Practice for
Evaluation of Antimicrobials in Liquid Fuels Boiling Below
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390°C
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1259; 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.
1. Scope D5465 Practice for Determining Microbial Colony Counts
from Waters Analyzed by Plating Methods
1.1 This practice is designed to evaluate antimicrobial
D6227 Specification for Grade 82 UnleadedAviation Gaso-
agents for the prevention of microbially influenced deteriora-
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tion of liquid fuels (as defined by Specification D396, D910,
D6293 Test Method for Oxygenates and Paraffin, Olefin,
D975, D1655, D2069, D2880, D3699, D4814, D6227, and
Naphthene, Aromatic(O-PONA) Hydrocarbon Types in
D6751), system deterioration, or both.
Low-Olefin Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by Gas Chroma-
1.2 Knowledge of microbiological techniques is required
tography
for these procedures.
D6469 Guide for Microbial Contamination in Fuels and
1.3 It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine
Fuel Systems
whether Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is required and to
D6729 Test Method for Determination of Individual Com-
follow them where appropriate (40 CFR, 160), or as revised.
ponents in Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by 100 Metre
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Capillary High Resolution Gas Chromatography
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D6733 Test Method for Determination of Individual Com-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ponents in Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by 50-Metre
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Capillary High Resolution Gas Chromatography
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D6751 Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100)
2. Referenced Documents for Middle Distillate Fuels
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D6974 Practice for Enumeration of Viable Bacteria and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Fungi in Liquid Fuels—Filtration and Culture Procedures
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
E1326 Guide for Evaluating Nonconventional Microbio-
D910 Specification for Aviation Gasolines
logical Tests Used for Enumerating Bacteria
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
2.2 NACE Standard:
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
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TM0172 Determining Corrosive Properties of Cargoes in
D2069 Specification for Marine Fuels
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Petroleum Product Pipelines
D2880 Specification for Gas Turbine Fuel Oils
2.3 Federal Standards:
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
40 CFR, Part 79, Fuels and Fuel Additives Registration
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
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Regulations
Petroleum Products
40 CFR, Part 152, Pesticide Registration and Classification
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine
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Procedures
Fuel
3. Terminology
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E35 on Pesticides
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E35.15 on Antimicrobial Agents.
3.1.1 antimicrobial, n—see biocide.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E1259 – 01. DOI:
3.1.2 biocide, n—a physical or chemical agent that kills
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living organisms.
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3.1.2.1 Discussion—Biocides are further classified as bac- 6. Apparatus
tericides (kill bacteria), fungicides (kill fungi), and microbi-
6.1 Colony Counter—Any of several types, for example, a
cides (kill both bacterial and fungi). They are also referred to
Quebec Colony Counter may be used.
as antimicrobials.
6.2 Drums; Steel—208 L (55 gal) 16 ga. steel, open-head
3.1.3 microbially-influenced deterioration,
drum with removable 16 ga. lid fitted with 2.05 cm and 1.90
n—decomposition/degradation of material (fuel) or making
cm threaded ports for venting and sampling.
unsuitable for use, as a result of
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