ASTM D6371-99 - 10.2.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) temperature of diesel and domestic heating fuels using either manual or automated apparatus.

Note 1-This test method is technically equivalent to test methods IP 309 and EN 116.

1.2 The manual apparatus and automated apparatus are both suitable for referee purposes.

1.3 This test method is applicable to distillate fuels, including those containing a flow-improving or other additive, intended for use in diesel engines and domestic heating installations.

1.4 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4177-22e1

Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Includes all amendments and changes 3/24/2023).

D5771-21

Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels (Optical Detection Stepped Cooling Method)

D5772-21

Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels (Linear Cooling Rate Method)

D4057-22

Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D2500-23

Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels

Specifications for IP Standard Thermometers

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

D5773-21

Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels (Constant Cooling Rate Method)

IP 3310

Test sieves - Technical requirements and testing - Part 1: Metal cloth

EN 116

Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point