ASTM E1868 SCAQMD Rule 1144: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) – SCAQMD Rule 1144

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ASTM E1868 SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District) RULE 1144 – Volatile Organic Compounds in Metal Working Fluids and Direct Contract Lubricants

During metal-working processes, including grinding, stamping and milling, metal working fluids are sprayed continuously between cutting tools and the work piece.  The fluids serve to reduce friction, remove heat and extend the life of both machinery and metals being fabricated.   Volatile organics in these fluids may decrease fluid usefulness, pollute the air and expose workers to potentially harmful chemicals.  SCAQMD RULE 1144 limits volatile organics (compounds that vaporize or evaporate during normal use) allowed in metal-working fluids used in four California counties (http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/rule-book/reg-xi/rule-1144.pdf).  This test calculates the volatile organics in a metalworking fluids using density (ASTM D1475), water content (ASTM D4017) and loss-on-drying  (ASTM E1868).       

The sample is placed in the TGA (thermogravimetric analyzer), and heated to 81°C for 110 minutes to determine evaporative loss  The density and water content are also experimentally determined.  The percent volatile organics are then calculated as per the method and reported.    

 

       

Price: $529.00

Sample size: 50ml

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