ASTM D892-11
Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils

Standard No.

ASTM D892-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D892-11a

Latest

ASTM D892-23

Scope

The tendency of oils to foam can be a serious problem in systems such as high-speed gearing, high-volume pumping, and splash lubrication. Inadequate lubrication, cavitation, and overflow loss of lubricant can lead to mechanical failure. This test method is used in the evaluation of oils for such operating conditions.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the foaming characteristics of lubricating oils at 24°C and 93.5°C. Means of empirically rating the foaming tendency and the stability of the foam are described.

1.2 WARNINGMercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s websitehttp://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htmfor additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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. For specific warning statements, see Sections 7, 8, and 9.1.1.

ASTM D892-11 history

• 2023 ASTM D892-23 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2018 ASTM D892-18e1 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2018 ASTM D892-18 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2013 ASTM D892-13e1 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2013 ASTM D892-13 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2011 ASTM D892-11a Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2011 ASTM D892-11 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2010 ASTM D892-10 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2006 ASTM D892-06e1 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2006 ASTM D892-06 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2005 ASTM D892-05 tandard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2003 ASTM D892-03 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2002 ASTM D892-02 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2001 ASTM D892-01 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
• 2001 ASTM D892-98 Standard Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils