1.1 This test method covers laboratory tests that describe the performance of adsorbents in removing crude oils, nonemulsified oils and other floating, immiscible liquids from the surface of water.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in
8.3.1.
1.4 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 F726-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
ASTM F716 Standard Methods of Testing Sorbent Performance of Absorbents
ASTM F726-17 history
2017ASTM F726-17 Standard Test Method for Sorbent Performance of Adsorbents
2012ASTM F726-12 Standard Test Method for Sorbent Performance of Adsorbents
2006ASTM F726-06 Standard Test Method for Sorbent Performance of Adsorbents
1999ASTM F726-99 Standard Test Method for Sorbent Performance of Adsorbents