ASTM F2059-17
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using the Swirling Flask

Standard No.

ASTM F2059-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F2059-21

Latest

ASTM F2059-21

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure to determine the effectiveness of oil spill dispersants on various oils in the laboratory. This test method is not applicable to other chemical agents nor to the use of such products or dispersants in open waters. 1.2 This test method covers the use of the swirling flask test apparatus and does not cover other apparatuses nor are the analytical procedures described in this report directly applicable to such procedures. 1.3 The test results obtained using this test method are intended to provide baseline effectiveness values used to compare dispersants and oil types under conditions analogous to those used in the test. 1.4 The test results obtained using this test method are effectiveness values that should be cited as test values derived from this standard test. Dispersant effectiveness values do not directly relate to effectiveness at sea or in other apparatuses. Actual effectiveness at sea is dependant on sea energy, oil state, temperature, salinity, actual dispersant dosage, and amount of dispersant that enters the oil. 1.5 The decision to use or not use a dispersant on an oil should not be based solely on this or any other laboratory test method. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 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 F2059-17 history

• 2021 ASTM F2059-21 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using the Swirling Flask
• 2017 ASTM F2059-17 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using the Swirling Flask
• 2006 ASTM F2059-06(2012)e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using The Swirling Flask
• 2012 ASTM F2059-06(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using The Swirling Flask
• 2006 ASTM F2059-06 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using The Swirling Flask
• 2000 ASTM F2059-00 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Using The Swirling Flask