ASTM D2982-98e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Detecting Glycol-Base Antifreeze in Used Lubricating Oils
Standard Test Methods for Detecting Glycol-Base Antifreeze in Used Lubricating Oils
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1.1 These test methods describe the qualitative determination of glycol-base antifreeze in used lubricating oils (mineral base) by two procedures, one using reagents in tablet form and the other using laboratory shelf reagents. Principally the test methods detect ethylene glycol but will also detect other 1,2-glycols that may be present.
1.1.1 When a positive result is obtained and a sample of the unused oil is available, the unused oil is also tested and used as a reference.
Note 1—Since the inception of this test method (1971), there have been many changes in base stock technology and additive technology. Therefore, when available, the new, unused oil, or a sample of the same used oil, known to not contain antifreeze, is tested as a reference.
1.2 The tablet procedure (Procedure A) is sensitive to about 100 mg/kg and the shelf reagent procedure (Procedure B) to about 300 mg/kg of ethylene glycol.
1.3 Carbohydrates such as sugars and sugar-containing substances are sometimes used for sabotage purposes. If the presence of these substances is suspected, Procedure A contains a modification to remove these interferences.
1.4 Both procedures are adaptable to field kit use, and brief descriptions for converting to field kit form are given in .
1.4.1 Commercial field testing kits are available.
1.5 The results obtained by this method are qualitative expressions. However, for the preparation of reagents and in the procedures, acceptable SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.6 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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An American National Standard
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Designation:D2982–98
Standard Test Methods for
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Detecting Glycol-Base Antifreeze in Used Lubricating Oils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2982; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in November 2001.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 These test methods describe the qualitative determina-
tion of glycol-base antifreeze in used lubricating oils (mineral
2. Referenced Documents
base) by two procedures, one using reagents in tablet form and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the other using laboratory shelf reagents. Principally the test
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
methods detect ethylene glycol but will also detect other
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Bituminous Materials by Distillation
1,2-glycols that may be present.
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D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
1.1.1 When a positive result is obtained and a sample of the
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
unused oil is available, the unused oil is also tested and used as
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Petroleum Products
a reference.
D 4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum, Petroleum
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NOTE 1—Since the inception of this test method (1971), there have
Products, and Lubricants
been many changes in base stock technology and additive technology. 5
D 4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum
Therefore, when available, the new, unused oil, or a sample of the same
used oil, known to not contain antifreeze, is tested as a reference.
3. Terminology
1.2 The tablet procedure (ProcedureA) is sensitive to about
3.1 Definitions:
100 mg/kg and the shelf reagent procedure (Procedure B) to
3.1.1 glycol-base antifreeze, n— in engine coolants, ethyl-
about 300 mg/kg of ethylene glycol.
ene or propylene glycol commonly used in admixture with
1.3 Carbohydrates such as sugars and sugar-containing
water and additives to lower the coolant freezing point.
substances are sometimes used for sabotage purposes. If the
3.1.2 used oil, n—any oil that has been in a piece of
presence of these substances is suspected, Procedure A con-
equipment (for example, an engine, gear box, transformer, or
tains a modification to remove these interferences.
turbine) whether operated or not.
1.4 Both procedures are adaptable to field kit use, and brief
3.1.2.1 Discussion—In the development of this test method,
descriptions for converting to field kit form are given inAnnex
the used oil is a mineral lubricating oil from an engine
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crankcase. D4175
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1.4.1 Commercial field testing kits are available.
1.5 The results obtained by this method are qualitative 4. Summary of Test Methods
expressions. However, for the preparation of reagents and in
4.1 Theethyleneglycolisextractedfromthesamplewithan
the procedures, acceptable SI units are to be regarded as the
acid solution and oxidized to formaldehyde with periodic acid
standard.
which is detected colorimetrically with decolorized fuchsin.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Leakage of glycol-base antifreeze into the crankcase is
serious because the coolant tends to interfere with the lubricant
and its ability to lubricate; it also promotes sludging. Ethylene
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
glycol present in the coolant can increase varnish deposit
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and are the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
formation in the crankcase as a result of glycol oxidation and
tee D02.06 on Analysis of Lubricants.
the interaction between glycol and lubricant. Furthermore,
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1998. Published February 1999. Originally
published as D 2982–71T. Last previous edition D 2982–93.
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The Gly-Tek Test Kit is available from the Nelco Co., 1047 McKnight Rd., S.,
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St. Paul, MN 55119, and in Canada, it is available from Metro Tech Preventative Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
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Maintenance Ltd., 112-5621, 11th St., N.E., Calgary, AB, Canada T2E 6Z7. Test Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01.
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instructions are provided with the kit. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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