ASTM D2008-23
Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products

Standard No.

ASTM D2008-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D2008-23

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the ultraviolet absorption of a variety of petroleum products. It covers the absorbance of liquids or the absorptivity of liquids and solids, or both, at wavelengths in the region from 220 nm to 400 nm of the spectrum. 1.2 The use of this test method implies that the conditions of measurement—wavelength, solvent (if any), sample path length, and sample concentration—are specified by reference to one of the examples of the application of this test method in the annexes or by a statement of other conditions of measurement. 1.3 Examples of the application of this test method are the absorptivity of refined petroleum wax, and the absorptivity of USP petrolatum. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in Fahrenheit, feet, and inches, indicated in parentheses, are for information only. 1.5 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 7.3.1, 7.3.3, and 13.4. 1.6 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 D2008-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM E131 Standard Definitions of Terms and Symbols Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
• ASTM E169 Standard Practices for General Techniques of Ultraviolet-Visible Quantitative Analysis
• ASTM E275 Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers

ASTM D2008-23 history

• 2023 ASTM D2008-23 Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 2018 ASTM D2008-12(2018) Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 2012 ASTM D2008-12 Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 2009 ASTM D2008-09 Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 1991 ASTM D2008-91(2006) Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 1991 ASTM D2008-91(2001) Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 1991 ASTM D2008-91(1996)e1 Standard Test Method for Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products
• 1985 ASTM D2008-85 Ultraviolet Absorbance and Absorptivity of Petroleum Products