Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests

ABSTRACT
This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-base test fluid to be used in providing base line data for ASTM coolant test procedures. The reference test fluid concentrate shall be prepared to conform to the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed. The materials used to prepare the reference test fluid shall meet the requirements specified. The formulated reference test fluid concentrate shall conform to the requirements for laboratory test performance prescribed.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The data obtained for the reference test fluid are intended to be used by laboratory personnel to determine their capability to perform tests properly. If a particular determination does not fall within the prescribed limits, it has to be assumed that an error occurred in the application of the test procedure.
The coolant composition given in this specification is not intended to be a commercial product.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-base test fluid to be used in providing base line data for ASTM coolant test procedures.
1.2 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:D3585 −08
StandardSpecification for
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ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3585; 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 D1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine
Coolants
1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-
D1287 TestMethodforpHofEngineCoolantsandAntirusts
base test fluid to be used in providing base line data forASTM
D1384 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants
coolant test procedures.
in Glassware
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D1613 Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and Related Products
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Coolants in Glassware
D3634 Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Cool-
2. Referenced Documents
ants
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for
D501 Test Methods of Sampling and Chemical Analysis of
Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography
Alkaline Detergents
D5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of
D538 Specification for Trisodium Phosphate (Discontinued
Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Cool-
3
2001) (Withdrawn 2001)
ants by Digital Density Meter
D891 TestMethodsforSpecificGravity,Apparent,ofLiquid
E202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and
Industrial Chemicals
Propylene Glycols
D1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Or-
ganic Liquids 3. Chemical Composition Requirements
D1119 Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine
3.1 The reference test fluid concentrate shall be prepared to
Coolants
conform to the requirements as to chemical composition
D1120 Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
prescribed in Table 1.
D1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Cool-
ants and Antirusts
4. Ingredient Requirements
D1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of
4.1 The materials used to prepare the reference test fluid
EngineCoolantConcentratesandEngineCoolantsByThe
shall meet the requirements given in Annex A1-Annex A5.
Hydrometer
D1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concen-
5. Significance and Use
trate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
5.1 The data obtained for the reference test fluid are
D1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solu-
intended to be used by laboratory personnel to determine their
tions of Engine Coolants orAntirusts forTesting Purposes
capability to perform tests properly. If a particular determina-
tion does not fall within the prescribed limits, it has to be
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD15onEngine
assumed that an error occurred in the application of the test
Coolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
procedure.
D15.01 on Reference Test Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally 5.2 The coolant composition given in this specification is
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3585 – 98(2002).
not intended to be a commercial product.
DOI: 10.1520/D3585-08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Chemical and Physical Requirements
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.1 The formulated reference test fluid concentrate shall
the ASTM website.
3
conform to the requirements for physical and chemical prop-
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. erties prescribed in Table 2
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D3585−08
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Requirements
NOTE 1—The reference coolant shall be colored blue-green using
Alizarine Cyanine Green G Extra 100 % added in the proportion of 0.3 g
of dye/gal of coolant.
A 3
Ingredient Mass % lb/100 gal kg/m
Ethylene glycol 89.86 847.9 1016.0
Diethylene glycol 5.00 47.2 56.5
Sodium tetraborate, pentahydrate 3.06 28.9 34.6
Trisodium phosphate, dodecahydrate 0.30 2.8 3.4
Sodium mercaptobenzothiazole solution 0.40 3.8 4.5
(50 mass % aqueous)
B
Pluronic L-61
C
Water 0.02 0.2 0.2
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D3585–98 (Reapproved 2002) Designation: D 3585 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3585; 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
1.1 This specification covers a reference ethylene glycol-base test fluid to be used in providing base line data forASTM coolant
test procedures.
1.2 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 501 Test Methods of Sampling and Chemical Analysis of Alkaline Detergents
D 538 Specification for Trisodium Phosphate (Discontinued 2001)
D 891 Test Methods for Specific Gravity, Apparent, of Liquid Industrial Chemicals
D 1078 Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
3
D 1119 Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
D 1120 Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
D 1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
D 1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants by theBy The
Hydrometer
D 1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concentrate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
D 1176Test Method Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing
Purposes
D 1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants
D 1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
D 1384 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware
D 1613 Test Method forAcidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
Products
D 1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine Coolants in Glassware
D 3634 Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Coolants
D 5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography
D 5931 TestMethodforDensityandRelativeDensityofEngineCoolantConcentratesandAqueousEngineCoolantsbyDigital
Density Meter
E 202 Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols
3. Chemical Composition Requirements
3.1 The reference test fluid concentrate shall be prepared to conform to the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed
in Table 1.
4. Ingredient Requirements
4.1 The materials used to prepare the reference test fluid shall meet the requirements given in Annex A1-Annex A5.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D15 on Engine Coolants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D15.01 on Reference Test
Materials.
Current edition approved April 10, 1998. Published December 1998. Originally published as D3583–89. Last previous edition D3585–95.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 3585 – 98(2002).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D3585–08
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Requirements
NOTE 1—The reference coolant shall be colored blue-green using
Alizarine Cyanine Green G Extra 100 % added in the proportion of 0.3 g
of dye/gal of coolant.
A 3
Ingredient Mass % lb/100 gal kg/m
Ethylene glycol 89.86 847.9 1016.0
Diethylene glycol 5.00 47.2 56.5
Sodium tetraborate, pentahydrate 3.06 28.9 34.6
Trisodium phosphate, dodecahydrate 0.30 2.8 3.4
Sodium mercaptobenzothiazole solution 0.40 3.8 4.5
(50 mass % aqueous)
B
Pluronic L-61
C
Water 0.02 0.2 0.2
1.36 12.8 15.4
A
Based on a test fluid relative density of 1.133 at 60/60°F (15.5/15.5°C).
B
A nonionic polyol manufactured by BASF Corporation, 100 Cherry Hill Rd.,
Parsippany, NJ 07054.
C
Calculated value; the total water
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