1.1 This test method covers the detection of the corrosiveness to copper of lubricating grease.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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. For specific warning statements, see Sections 7, 8, and 10.
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 D4048-19a Referenced Document
ASTM D130 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Petroleum Products by the Copper Strip Tarnish Test
ASTM D2500 Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
ASTM D97 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
ASTM D4048-19a history
2022ASTM D4048-22 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2019ASTM D4048-19a Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2019ASTM D4048-19 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2016ASTM D4048-16e1 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2016ASTM D4048-16 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2010ASTM D4048-10 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2008ASTM D4048-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
2002ASTM D4048-02 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease
1997ASTM D4048-97 Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Grease