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Name of TestStandard 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 - AnalyticalPOLARIS Laboratories®

Methodpicture 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

- CoulometricASTM 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 TestStandard Test

Method Used

Units of

Measure

Sample

Required

Antifreeze % (Ethylene or Propylene

Glycol)

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Laboratories®

Method - Calculation

from Freeze Point

(ASTM D3321)

% 60 mL

Boil Point

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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

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Method

no units 8 mL

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Name of TestStandard Test

Method Used

Units of

Measure

Sample

Required

Specific Conductance Meter MeasurementmicroSiemens,

µS60 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 TestStandard 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 D6591seperate

report60 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 TestStandard 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 TestStandard Test Method

Used

Units of

Measure

Sample

Required

Acid Number mod. ASTM D664 mg KOH/g 4 g

Acid SplitPOLARIS Laboratories®

Method 40 mL

Bacteria, Fungi, Mold Manufacture Method Counts 120 mL

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Name of TestStandard Test Method

Used

Units of

Measure

Sample

Required

Concentration % 10 mL

Elemental Metals Analysis

by ICPASTM Mod. D6130 ppm 8 mL

Fat %POLARIS Laboratories®

Method% 20 mL

pH Waters ASTM D1287 pH 20 mL

Total HardnessPOLARIS Laboratories®

Methodppm 8 mL

Tramp Oil PercentPOLARIS 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 TestStandard Test

Method UsedUnits 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

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Laboratories®

Method

description 10 mL

Base Number by

Perchloric AcidASTM 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

UnworkedASTM D217 mm 500 g

*Cone Penetration

WorkedASTM 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 CupASTM D92 Celsius 200 mL

Fire Point ASTM D92 Celsius 200 mL

Foam ASTM D892 mL 800 mL

FTIR - Full Spectrum

ScanFTIR graph 20 mL

FTIR - Full Spectrum

Scan w/ InterpretationFTIR 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

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Name of TestStandard Test

Method UsedUnits of Measure Sample Required

*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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