TEST METHOD FOR POUR POINT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (FIRST REVISION)
This Malaysian Standard is intended for use on any petroleum product. A procedure suitable for black specimens, cylinder stock, and non distillate fuel oil. A procedure for testing the fluidity of a residual fuel oil at a specified temperature is described in Appendix X1.
Several ASTM test methods offering alternative procedures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus are available. None of them share the same designation number as Test Method D 97. When an automatic instrument is used, the ASTM test method designation number specific to the technique shall be reported with the results.
This Malaysian 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.
