ASTM D6211-98a
Standard Specification for Fully-Formulated Propylene-Glycol-Base Engine Coolant for Heavy-Duty Engines

Standard No.

ASTM D6211-98a

Release Date

1998

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2003-01

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ASTM D6211-98a

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for a fullyformulated propylene glycol-base coolant for cooling systems of heavy-duty engines. When concentrates are used at 40 to 60 % propylene-glycol concentration by volume in water of suitable quality (see Appendix X1), or when prediluted aqueous propylene-glycol-base engine coolants (50 volume % minimum) are used without further dilution, it will function effectively during both winter and summer to provide protection against corrosion, cavitation, freezing, and boiling. 1.2 This specification is intended to cover the requirements for engine coolants prepared from virgin or recycled propylene glycol. 1.3 Both concentrated and prediluted products are covered by this specification. 1.4 Coolant concentrates meeting this specification do not require any addition of supplemental coolant additive (SCA) until the first maintenance interval when a maintenance dose of SCA is required to continue protection in certain heavy duty engine cooling systems, particularly those of the wet cylinder liner-in-block design. The SCA additions are defined by and are the primary responsibility of the engine manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer. If they provide no instructions, follow the SCA supplier’s instructions. 1.5 This specification does not cover extended service interval coolants. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 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.

ASTM D6211-98a Referenced Document

• ASTM D1126 Standard Test Method for Hardness in Water
• ASTM D1293 Standard Test Methods for pH of Water*， 1999-04-22 Update
• ASTM D4327 Standard Test Method for Anions in Water by Chemically Suppressed Ion Chromatography
• ASTM D5216 Standard Specification for Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service
• ASTM D5828 Standard Test Method for Compatibility of Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) and Engine Coolant Concentrates*， 2023-09-13 Update
• ASTM D6257 Standard Specification for Prediluted Aqueous Propylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant (50 Volume % Minimum) for Automobile and Light-Duty Service

ASTM D6211-98a history

• 1998 ASTM D6211-98a Standard Specification for Fully-Formulated Propylene-Glycol-Base Engine Coolant for Heavy-Duty Engines