ASTM D3237-22 - 1.10.2022
 
Significance and Use

5.1?This test method is used to ensure compliance of trace lead as required by federal regulation for lead-free gasoline (40 CFR part 80).

 
1. Scope

1.1?This test method covers the determination of the total lead content of gasoline within the concentration range of 0.010 g to 0.10 g of lead/U.S. gal (2.5 mg/L to 25 mg/L). This test method compensates for variations in gasoline composition and is independent of lead alkyl type.

1.2?The values given in grams per U.S. gallon are to be regarded as the standard in the United States. Note that in other countries, other units can be preferred.

1.3?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 7.6 and 7.8.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6792-23c

Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems in Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Testing Laboratories (Includes all amendments and changes 12/7/2023).

D7740-20

Standard Practice for Optimization, Calibration, and Validation of Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for Metal Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D1368-89

Test Method for Trace Concentrations of Lead in Primary Reference Fuels

D2550-85

Method of Test for Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuels (Withdrawn 1989)

D6299-23a

Standard Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance (Includes all amendments and changes 12/12/2023).

D4057-22

Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D3116-89

Test Method for Trace Amounts of Lead in Gasoline