ASTM D2265-22
Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range

Standard No.

ASTM D2265-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D2265-22

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease. 1.2 Warning—The dropping point as measured by this test is an artificially corrected number that does not have any bearing on the performance of the grease at elevated temperature. The dropping point as defined by this test method may not correlate with a value of the dropping point as determined by Test Method D566 (ISO 2176). 1.3 This test method uses mercury thermometers. 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. The responsible subcommittee, D02.G0.03, continues to explore alternatives to eventually replace the mercury thermometers. 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.

ASTM D2265-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D217 Standard Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
• ASTM D3244 Standard Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM D566 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
• ISO 2176 Petroleum products - Lubricating grease - Determination of dropping point; Technical Corrigendum 1

ASTM D2265-22 history

• 2022 ASTM D2265-22 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2020 ASTM D2265-20 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2019 ASTM D2265-19 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2015 ASTM D2265-15e1 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2015 ASTM D2265-15 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2006 ASTM D2265-06(2014) Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2006 ASTM D2265-06 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2000 ASTM D2265-00 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 1994 ASTM D2265-94a Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range