1.1 This guide covers information on how to use documents related to health and safety of metalworking and metal removal fluids. As such, this guide will provide the user with sufficient background information to effectively use the documents listed in Section 2. Documents referenced in this guide are grouped as applicable to producers, to users or to all.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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.
ASTM E2148-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D3519 Standard Test Method for Foam in Aqueous Media (Blender Test)
ASTM D3601 Standard Test Method for Foam In Aqueous Media (Bottle Test)
ASTM D7049 Standard Test Method for Metalworking Fluid Aerosol in Workplace Atmospheres*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM E1302 Standard Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1497 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1542 Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
ASTM E1687 Standard Test Method for Determining Carcinogenic Potential of Virgin Base Oils in Metalworking Fluids
ASTM E1972 Standard Practice for Minimizing Effects of Aerosols in the Wet Metal Removal Environment
ASTM E2144 Standard Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres
ASTM E2169 Standard Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM E2523 Standard Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM E2563 Standard Practice for Enumeration of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria in Aqueous Metalworking Fluids by Plate Count Method*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E2564 Standard Practice for Enumeration of Mycobacteria in Metalworking Fluids by Direct Microscopic Counting (DMC) Method*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E2657 Standard Practice for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
ASTM E2693 Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment
ASTM E2694 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Adenosine Triphosphate in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
ASTM E2889 Standard Practice for Control of Respiratory Hazards in the Metal Removal Fluid Environment*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E3265 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Foaming Tendency*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM E2148-21 history
2021ASTM E2148-21 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2016ASTM E2148-16 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2011ASTM E2148-11b Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2011ASTM E2148-11a Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2011ASTM E2148-11 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2006ASTM E2148-06 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2003ASTM E2148-03 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
2001ASTM E2148-01 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety