ASTM D127-08

Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Melting point is a wax property that is of interest to most wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D 127, is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petrolatums and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drop melting point of petroleum wax. It is used primarily for petrolatums and other microcrystalline wax.
Note 1—Additional methods used for petroleum waxes are Test Method D 87 and Test Method D 938. Results obtained may differ, depending on the method used. For pharmaceutical petrolatum, Test Method D 127 usually is used.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2008
• ICS: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.10.0A - Physical/Chemical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D127-05 - Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM D127-08(2015) - Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D87-09(2018) - Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4732-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Cool-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4731-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Hot-Application Filling Compounds for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D938-12(2017) - Standard Test Method for Congealing Point of Petroleum Waxes, Including Petrolatum
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D3944-12(2017) - Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D127 − 08
Designation:133/79 (87) Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry
Tentative Method T 634ts-64
Standard Test Method for
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Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D127; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drop 3.1 Definitions:
melting point of petroleum wax. It is used primarily for 3.1.1 drop melting point of petroleum wax—the temperature
petrolatums and other microcrystalline wax. at which material becomes sufficiently fluid to drop from the
thermometer used in making the determination under definite
NOTE 1—Additional methods used for petroleum waxes are Test
prescribed conditions.
Method D87 and Test Method D938. Results obtained may differ,
depending on the method used. For pharmaceutical petrolatum, Test
4. Summary of Test Method
Method D127 usually is used.
4.1 Specimens are deposited on two thermometer bulbs by
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
dipping chilled thermometers into the sample. The thermom-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
eters bearing the specimens are placed in test tubes and heated
only.
by means of a water bath until the specimens melt and the first
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
drop falls from each thermometer bulb. The average of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
temperatures at which these drops fall is the drop melting point
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the sample.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Meltingpointisawaxpropertythatisofinteresttomost
2. Referenced Documents
wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D127,
D87 Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax
is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petro-
(Cooling Curve)
latums and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.
D938 Test Method for Congealing Point of Petroleum
Waxes, Including Petrolatum
6. Apparatus
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
6.1 Test Tubes—Standard test tubes, 25-mm (1-in.) in out-
side diameter and 150-mm (6-in.) long. The test tubes shall
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utilize stoppers, such as corks, grooved at the sides to permit
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
air circulation and bored in the center to receive the thermom-
D02.10.0A on Physical/Chemical Properties.
eter.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published June 2008. Originally
approved in 1922. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D127–05.
6.2 Bath—Atransparent container of not less than 1500-mL
This test method is sponsored jointly by the Technical Association of Pulp and
capacity, that will permit the immersion of the test tubes to a
Paper Industry and ASTM International.
depthofatleast90mmandstillleaveadepthofapproximately
This test method was adopted as a jointASTM-IPstandard in 1964. In the IP, this
test method is under the jurisdiction of Standardization Committee.
15 mm of water below the bottoms of the test tubes.
In 1963, the title, scope, and definition were changed to define the determination
6.3 Thermometer, having a range as shown below and
of “drop melting point.” Sections on procedure, report, and precision were revised,
and a new section on significance was added.
conforming to the requirements as prescribed in Specification
In 1964, minor editorial changes and additions to this method were made for its
E1 or in specifications for IP Standard Thermometers:
publication as a joint ASTM-IP standard. DOI: 10.1520/D0127-08.
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Thermometer Number
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Thermometer Range ASTM IP
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
32 to 127°C 61C 63C
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
90 to 260°F 61F . . .
the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:D127–05 Designation: D 127 – 08 Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry
Tentative Method T 634ts-64
Designation: 133/79 (87)
Standard Test Method for
1
Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 127; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drop melting point of petroleum wax. It is used primarily for petrolatums
and other microcrystalline wax.
NOTE 1—Additional methods used for petroleum waxes are Test Method D 87 and Test Method D 938. Results obtained may differ, depending on the
method used. For pharmaceutical petrolatum, Test Method D 127 usually is used.
1.2
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 87 Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve)
D 938 Test Method for Congealing Point of Petroleum Waxes, Including Petrolatum
E 1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 drop melting point of petroleum wax—the temperature at which material becomes sufficiently fluid to drop from the
thermometer used in making the determination under definite prescribed conditions.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens are deposited on two thermometer bulbs by dipping chilled thermometers into the sample. The thermometers
bearing the specimens are placed in test tubes and heated by means of a water bath until the specimens melt and the first drop falls
from each thermometer bulb. The average of the temperatures at which these drops fall is the drop melting point of the sample.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Melting point is a wax property that is of interest to most wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance
properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D 127, is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petrolatums
and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.10.0A
on Properties of Petroleum Wax. Physical/Chemical Properties.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2005.2008.PublishedMay2005.June2008.Originallyapprovedin1922.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin20042005asD127–87(2004).
D 127–05.
This test method is sponsored jointly by the Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry and ASTM International.
This test method was adopted as a joint ASTM-IP standard in 1964. In the IP, this test method is under the jurisdiction of Standardization Committee.
In 1963, the title, scope, and definition were changed to define the determination of “drop melting point.” Sections on procedure, report, and precision were revised, and
a new section on significance was added.
In 1964, minor editorial changes and additions to this method were made for its publication as a joint ASTM-IP standard.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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6. Apparatus
6.1 Test Tubes—Standard test tubes, 25-mm (1-in.) in outside diameter and 150-mm (6-in.) long. The test tubes shall utilize
stoppers, such as corks, grooved at the sides to permit air circulation and bored in the center to receive the thermometer.
6.2 Bath—Atransparent container of not less than 1500-mLcapacity, that will permit the immersion of the test tubes
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