ASTM D7640-16 - 1.7.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers engine coolant grade glycerine (1, 2, 3 Propanetriol, Glycerol).

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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

D1122-22

Standard Test Method for Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By The Hydrometer

D1119-22

Standard Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine Coolants

E300-03(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

E202-24

Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Ethylene Glycols and Propylene Glycols

D7716-11a(2024)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Residual Methanol in Glycerin by Gas Chromatography (Includes all amendments and changes 9/17/2024).

D1287-25

Standard Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1209-25

Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D7638-10(2025)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Fatty Acids and Esters in Glycerin

D7637-10(2025)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Glycerin Assay by Titration (Sodium Meta Periodate)

D6130-24

Standard Test Method for Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

D5931-20(2025)

Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter

D5827-22

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography

D4052-22

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter

D3634-21(2025)

Standard Test Method for Trace Chloride Ion in Engine Coolants