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 the standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and heal practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific warning statements, see Sections 7, 8, and 10.
ASTM D4048-16 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*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D97 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
ASTM D4048-16 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