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Oils

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
Acid Number mod. ASTM D664 mg KOH/g 4 g
Base Number mod. ASTM D4739 mg KOH/g 4 g
Elemental Metals Analysis
(24 by ICP)		 mod. ASTM D5185 ppm 2 mL
Ferrography - Analytical POLARIS Laboratories® Method picture 2 mL
Fuel Dilution % Gas Chromatography % by Volume 40 mL
Fuel Soot % ASTM E2412 % by Volume 40 mL
Glycol (pos/neg) mod. ASTM D2982 pos/neg 8 mL
Nitration ASTM E2412 abs/0.1mm 40 mL
Oxidation ASTM E2412 abs/cm 40 mL
Particle Count Pore Blockage counts/mL 80 mL
Particle Count (Calibration 11171) mod. ISO 11500 counts/mL 80 mL
Particle Quantifier (Ferrous Density) Manufacturer MFR Units 4 mL
pH Oils mod. ASTM D664 pH 4 g
Viscosity @ 40° or 100° C mod. ASTM D445 centistokes 2 mL
Viscosity Index (includes Vis @ 40° & 100°C) ASTM D2270 no units 4 mL
Water by Crackle (estimate) POLARIS Laboratories® Method % 2 mL
Water by Karl Fischer (% or ppm) mod. ASTM D1744 % or ppm 10 mL
Water by Karl Fischer in PPM - Coulometric ASTM D6304 ppm 10 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.

Coolants

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
Antifreeze % (Ethylene or Propylene Glycol) POLARIS Laboratories® Method - Calculation from Freeze Point (ASTM D3321) % 60 mL
Boil Point POLARIS Laboratories® Method Fahrenheit 60 mL
Carboxylic Acid Manufacturer Method pass/fail 10 mL
Elemental Analysis by ICP ASTM Mod. D6130 ppm 8 mL
Freeze Point mod. ASTM D3321 Fahrenheit  
HPLC (Benzotriazole, Tolyltriazole, Mercaptobenzothiazle, Benzoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Octonooic Acid, P-Toluic Acid) POLARIS Laboratories® Method ppm 20 mL
Ion Chromatography (chloride, sulfate, nitrite, nitrate, glycolate, acetate, formate & oxylate) ASTM D5827 mg/L 5 mL
Nitrite POLARIS Laboratories® Method ppm 2 mL
pH Waters mod. ASTM D1287 pH 20 mL
Reserve Alkalinity ASTM D1121 mL 20 mL
SCA Number POLARIS Laboratories® Method no units 8 mL
Specific Conductance Meter Measurement microSiemens, μS 60 mL
Total Hardness POLARIS Laboratories® Method ppm 8 mL
Visuals (color, oil, fuel, foam, magnetic precipitate, non-magnetic precipitate, odor & foam) POLARIS Laboratories® Method description 25 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.


Diesel Fuels

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
Aerobic Bacteria Manufacturer Method counts 100 mL
API Gravity ASTM D287 no units 400 mL
*Aromatic Contents ASTM D6591 seperate report 60 mL
*Ash ASTM D482/IP4 % 50 mL
Bacteria, Fungi, and Mold Manufacturer Method counts 120 mL
*% Biodiesel (FAME) ASTM D7371 % Volume 100 mL
*BTU per gallon ASTM D4868 btu/gal 300 mL
*BTU per pound ASTM D4868 btu/lb 300 mL
Cetane Index ASTM D976 no units  
Cloud Point ASTM D2500 Celsius 100 mL
*Cold Filter Plug Point IP309 / ASTM D6371 Celsius 100 mL
Flash Point - Pensky Martens (Closed Cup) ASTM D93 Celsius 200 mL
*Lubricity ASTM D6079   20 mL
*Oxidation Stability ASTM D2274 % 60 mL
Pour Point ASTM D97 Celsius 100 mL
Specific Gravity ASTM D287 no units 400 mL
Sulfur ASTM D7220 ppm 50 mL
Thermal Stability mod. ASTM D6468 % 120 mL
*Total Free Glycerin D6584 % 60 mL
Water & Sediment ASTM D2709 % 200 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.


Metalworking Fluids - Oil-Based

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
Acid Number mod. ASTM D664 mg KOH/g 4 g
Bacteria, Fungi, Mold Manufacture Method Counts 120 mL 
Elemental Metals Analysis (24 by ICP) ASTM D5185 ppm 2 mL
Fat % POLARIS Laboratories® Method % 20 mL
Sulfur ASTM D5185 ppm 2 mL
Viscosity @ 40° or 100° C mod. ASTM D445 centistokes 2 mL
Water by Karl Fischer (% or ppm) mod. ASTM D1744 % or ppm 10 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.


Metalworking Fluids - Water-Based

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
Acid Number mod. ASTM D664 mg KOH/g 4 g
Acid Split POLARIS Laboratories® Method   40 mL 
Bacteria, Fungi, Mold Manufacture Method Counts 120 mL 
Concentration   % 10 mL
Elemental Metals Analysis by ICP ASTM Mod. D6130 ppm 8 mL
Fat % POLARIS Laboratories® Method % 20 mL
pH Waters ASTM D1287 pH 20 mL
Total Hardness POLARIS Laboratories® Method ppm 8 mL
Tramp Oil Percent POLARIS Laboratories® Method % 100 mL
Viscosity @ 40°C mod. ASTM D445 centistokes 2 mL
Water by Karl Fischer (% or ppm) mod. ASTM D1744 % or ppm 10 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.

Specialty

Name of Test Standard Test Method Used Units of Measure Sample Required
*4 Ball Wear Test ASTM D5183 no units 200 mL
Acid Digestion ASTM D5198 Sample Prep 1-5 g
*Acidity (as acetic acid) D1613 % 60 mL
Air Release ASTM D3427 minutes 250 mL
*Aniline Point ASTM D611 Celsuis 20 mL
Appearance POLARIS Laboratories® Method description 10 mL
Base Number by Perchloric Acid ASTM D2896 mg KOH/g 4 g
*Brookfield Viscosity ASTM D2983 mPa•s 60 mL
*Carbon Residue (Conradson) ASTM D189 / IP13 % 200 mL
Chlorine ASTM D5384 ppm 20 mL
Cold Crank Simulator ASTM D5293 mPa•s 60 mL
Color ASTM D1500 no units 50 mL
*Cone Penetration Unworked ASTM D217 mm 500 g
*Cone Penetration Worked ASTM D217 mm 500 g
*Copper Corrosion ASTM D130 no units 70 mL
Contamination Dispersancy POLARIS Laboratories® Method IC, MD, DP 10 mL
*Density ASTM D1298 / IP60 g/mL 300 mL
*Dielectric Strength ASTM D877 volts 400mL
Filter Debris Analysis POLARIS Laboratories® Method no units  
Demulsibility (Water Separability) ASTM D1401 mL 80 mL
Ferrography - Direct Read POLARIS Laboratories® Method lg & sm particles 2 mL
Flash Point - Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D92 Celsius 200 mL
Fire Point ASTM D92 Celsius 200 mL
Foam ASTM D892 mL 800 mL
FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan FTIR graph 20 mL
FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan w/ Interpretation FTIR graph w/ consult 20 mL
Gravimetric Solids POLARIS Laboratories® Method μg/mL 10 mL
LSV (Ruler) ASTM D6971 % 4 mL
MicroPatch POLARIS Laboratories® Method picture 20 mL
MPC (Membrane patch Colorimetry) Manufacturer no units 80 mL
*Pentane Insoluables (Coagulated) ASTM D893 % 35 mL
*Pentane Insoluables (Uncoagulated) ASTM D893 % 35 mL
Photo Micrograph (Picture Only) POLARIS Laboratories® Method Picture 20mL
*Resistivity ASTM D1169 ohms 300 mL
RPVOT ASTM D2272 minutes 200 mL
Rust ASTM D665 pass/fail 1200 mL
*Saponification Number ASTM D94 mg KOH/g 40 mL
Seta Flash ASTM D3828 Celsius 50 mL
Simulated Distillation ASTM D2887 Celsius 5 mL
Strong Acid Number mod. ASTM D664 mg KOH/g 4 g
*Sulfated Ash ASTM D874 mass % 100 mL
Sulfur mod. ASTM D5185 ppm 2 ml
*Toluene Insoluables (Coagulated) ASTM D893 % 35 mL
*Toluene Insoluables (Uncoagulated) ASTM D893 % 35 mL
*TOST ASTM D943 hours 500 mL
Total Dissolved Solids  Meter Measurement ppm 60 mL
Water Saturation Manufacturer % 30 mL

POLARIS Laboratories® develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.

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