ASTM D5006-02 - 10.6.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a technique for measuring the concentration of Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DiEGME) in aviation fuels. The HB and Brix scale refractometers are specified to determine the concentration of this fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) by measuring the refractive index of a water extract. Precision estimates have been determined for the DiEGME additives using specific extraction ratios with a wide variety of fuel types. The extraction ratios are high enough that portable handheld refractometers can be used, but not so high as to sacrifice accuracy or linearity, or both, in the 0.01 to 0.25 vol % range of interest.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E2251-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids

D4171-22

Standard Specification for Fuel System Icing Inhibitors