ASTM D4860-91(1995) - 1.1.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides a rapid, portable means for field and laboratory use to visually inspect for particulate matter and numerically rate free water in aviation turbine and distillate fuels.

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

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 hazard statements, see 11.2.3.1 and Annex A1.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1744-13

Standard Test Method for Determination of Water in Liquid Petroleum Products by Karl Fischer Reagent (Withdrawn 2016)

D2276-22

Standard Test Method for Particulate Contaminant in Aviation Fuel by Line Sampling

D4176-22e1

Standard Test Method for Free Water and Particulate Contamination in Distillate Fuels (Visual Inspection Procedures) (Includes all amendments and changes 6/30/2025).

D2709-22

Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge

D4057-22

Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D1500-24

Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)