1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for the selection and safe use of metal removal fluids, additives, and antimicrobials. This includes product selection, storage, dispensing, and maintenance.
1.2 Water-miscible metal removal fluids are typically used at high dilution, and dilution rates vary widely. Additionally, there is potential for exposure to undiluted metal removal fluid as manufactured, as well as metal removal fluid additives and antimicrobials.
1.3 Straight oils generally consist of a severely solventrefined or hydro-treated petroleum oil, a synthetic oil, or other oils of animal or vegetable origin, including oils that are modified for performance characteristics (for example, esterified rapeseed oil, and so forth). Straight oils are not intended to be diluted with water prior to use. Additives are often included in straight oil formulations.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
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 E1497-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D7049 Standard Test Method for Metalworking Fluid Aerosol in Workplace Atmospheres*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM E1302 Standard Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1542 Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
ASTM E1972 Standard Practice for Minimizing Effects of Aerosols in the Wet Metal Removal Environment
ASTM E2144 Standard Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM E2148 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM E2169 Standard Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM E2275 Standard Practice for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Bioresistance and Antimicrobial Pesticide Performance*, 2019-11-01 Update
ASTM E2889 Standard Practice for Control of Respiratory Hazards in the Metal Removal Fluid Environment*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E1497-17 history
2023ASTM E1497-23 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids
2017ASTM E1497-17 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids
2005ASTM E1497-05(2011) Standard Practice for Safe Use of Water-Miscible Metal Removal Fluids
2005ASTM E1497-05 Standard Practice for Safe Use of Water-Miscible Metal Removal Fluids
2000ASTM E1497-00 Standard Practice for Safe Use of Water-Miscible Metal Removal Fluids