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ASTM D1321-24a

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Standard Test Method for Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes

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1.1 This test method covers the empirical estimation of the consistency of waxes derived from petroleum by measurement of the extent of penetration of a standard needle. This test method is applicable to waxes having a penetration of not greater than 250.

Note 1: This test method is similar to the needle method for determining the penetration of bituminous material, Test Method D5. Cone methods applicable to greases and to petrolatum are described in Test Methods D217 and Test Method D937, respectively.

1.2 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


5.1 Petroleum waxes differ in hardness. Needle penetration is a measurement of hardness. Hardness may have a significant effect upon other physical properties.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D1321
Publication Date Dec. 15, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 5
Revision Level 24a
Supercedes
Committee D02.10
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Dec. 15, 2024 D1321-24A Revision
May 1, 2024 D1321-24 Revision
Dec. 1, 2023 D1321-23 Revision
July 1, 2016 D1321-16A Revision
June 1, 2016 D1321-16 Revision
May 1, 2010 D1321-10 Revision
Nov. 1, 2004 D1321-04 Revision
Nov. 10, 2002 D1321-02A Revision
Sept. 10, 2002 D1321-02 Revision
Nov. 10, 1997 D1321-97 Revision
April 1, 2015 D1321-10R15 Reaffirmation