ASTM D2265-15
Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range

Standard No.

ASTM D2265-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2265-15e1

Latest

ASTM D2265-22

Scope

5.1 The dropping point is useful to assist in identifying the grease as to type and for establishing and maintaining bench marks for quality control. The results are to be considered to have only limited significance with respect to service performance because dropping point is a static test.

5.2 Cooperative testing3 indicates that, in general, dropping points by Test Method D2265 and Test Method D566 are in agreement up to 2608201;°C. In cases where results differ, there is no known significance. However, agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser as to test method used is advisable.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease.

1.2  This test method uses mercury thermometers. WARNING—Mercury 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 website—http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law. The responsible subcommittee, D02.G0.03, continues to explore alternatives to eventually replace the mercury thermometers.

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 D2265-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM D217 Standard Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
• ASTM D3244 Standard Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM D566 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers

ASTM D2265-15 history

• 2022 ASTM D2265-22 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2020 ASTM D2265-20 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2019 ASTM D2265-19 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2015 ASTM D2265-15e1 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2015 ASTM D2265-15 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2006 ASTM D2265-06(2014) Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2006 ASTM D2265-06 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 2000 ASTM D2265-00 Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
• 1994 ASTM D2265-94a Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range