ASTM D97-07
Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products

Standard No.

ASTM D97-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D97-08

Latest

ASTM D97-17b(2022)

Scope

The pour point of a petroleum specimen is an index of the lowest temperature of its utility for certain applications.

1.1 This test method covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product. A procedure suitable for black specimens, cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in 8.8. A procedure for testing the fluidity of a residual fuel oil at a specified temperature is described in Appendix X1. The cloud point procedure formerly part of this test method now appears as Test Method D 2500.

1.2 Currently there is no ASTM test method for automated Test Method D 97 pour point measurements.

1.3 Several ASTM test methods offering alternative procedures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus are available. None of them share the same designation number as Test Method D 97. When an automatic instrument is used, the ASTM test method designation number specific to the technique shall be reported with the results. A procedure for testing the pour point of crude oils is described in Test Method D 5853.

1.4 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 D97-07 history

• 2022 ASTM D97-17b(2022) Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2017 ASTM D97-17b Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2017 ASTM D97-17a Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2017 ASTM D97-17 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2016 ASTM D97-16 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2015 ASTM D97-15 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2012 ASTM D97-12 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2011 ASTM D97-11 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2009 ASTM D97-09 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2008 ASTM D97-08 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2007 ASTM D97-07 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2006 ASTM D97-06 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2005 ASTM D97-05a Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2005 ASTM D97-05 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2004 ASTM D97-04 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 2002 ASTM D97-02 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 1996 ASTM D97-96a Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
• 1987 ASTM D97-87e1 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Oils