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ASTM D3585-08(2013)

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Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests

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
5.1 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.  
5.2 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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Apr-2013
ICS
71.100.45 - Refrigerants and antifreezes
Technical Committee
D15 - Engine Coolants and Related Fluids
Drafting Committee
D15.01 - Reference Test Materials
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM D3585-08 - Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
Effective Date
01-May-2013
Replaced By
ASTM D3585-08(2020) - Standard Specification for ASTM Reference Fluid for Coolant Tests
Effective Date
01-Jan-2020
Referred By
ASTM D6208-07(2020) - Standard Test Method for Repassivation Potential of Aluminum and Its Alloys by Galvanostatic Measurement
Effective Date
01-May-2013
Referred By
ASTM D1881-17 - Standard Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine Coolants in Glassware
Effective Date
01-May-2013
Referred By
ASTM D4725-15(2023) - Standard Terminology for Engine Coolants and Related Fluids
Effective Date
01-May-2013
Referred By
ASTM D5828-97(2023) - Standard Test Method for Compatibility of Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) and Engine Coolant Concentrates
Effective Date
01-May-2013

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Designation:D3585 −08 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
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
2.1 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-
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
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, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally 5.2 The coolant composition given in this specification is
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3585 – 08. DOI:
not intended to be a commercial product.
10.1520/D3585-08R13.
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.
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 (2013)
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Requirements
NOTE 1—The reference coolant shall be colored blue-green usingAlizarine 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 content (water originally present in the base materials, added water, water of hydration, and water of reaction and quantitative
interference by the reaction of the reagent used (in Test Method D1123) with the ingredients) should be adjusted to 4.0 ± 0.2 mass % as the final step in the preparation.
TABLE 2 Physical and Chemical Requirements
Requirements
Property ASTM Test Method
min max
pH, concentrate 6.1 6.3 D1287
33 volume % solution 7.7 8.0
50 volume % solution 7.5 7.8
Reserve alkalinity, mL 26.5 27.5 D1121
Water content, weight % 3.8 4.2 D1123
Freezing protection: D1177
Concentrate −23°C (−9°F) −25°C (−13°F)
33 volume % solution −18°C (0°F) −19°C (−2°F)
50 volume % solution −36°C (−33°F) −38°C (−36°F)
Relative Density at 15.6°C 1.131 1.134 D1122, D5931
at 20°C 1.129 1.132 D891
Boiling point, °C (°F) 330 (166) 340 (171) D1120
Ash, weight % 1.4 1.6 D1119
Chloride, ppm − 25 D3634, D5827
A
TABLE 3 Performance Requirements
7. Performance Requirements
Mass Loss, max,
Test ASTM Test Method
B
mg/Specimen
7.1 The formulated reference test fluid concentrate shall
Corrosion in glassware D1384
conform to the requirements for laboratory test performance
Copper 5
prescribed in Table 3.
Solder 5
Brass 5
Steel 5
8. Sampling
Cast iron 5
8.1 To obtain a sample of the concentrated reference test Aluminum 15
C
Foaming volume 75 mL, max D1881
fluid from the storage container, allow the material to come to
D
break time 5 s, max
room temperature (not below 68°F (20°C)) and shake well
A
Average data for triplicate tests.
before withdrawing the sample. B
Themultilaboratorystandarddeviationhasbeenfoundtobe1.8mgforallmetals
that lose an average of less than 3 mg per specimen. Therefore, results of two
8.2 All aqueous solutions to be used for test purposes shall
properlyconductedtestsfromtwodifferentlaboratoriesonsamplesofthesamelot
be prepared in accordance with Section 5 of Test Method
of reference test fluid should not differ by more than 4.1 mg, provided the average
loss is less than 3 mg per specimen. The multilaboratory standard deviation has
D1176.
been found to be 59 % of the obtained value on metals that lose an average of
more than 3 mg per specimen. Therefore, results of two properly conducted tests
9. Mixing Procedure
from two different laboratories on samples of the same lot of reference test fluid
should not differ by more than 167 %, provided the average loss is greater than 3
9.1 We
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