ASTM D 3326 Standard Practice for Preparation of Samples for Identification of Waterborne Oils

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ASTM D 3326 Document Information:

Title
Standard Practice for Preparation of Samples for Identification of Waterborne Oils

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Aug 1, 2007

Scope:

This practice covers the preparation for analysis of waterborne oils recovered from water. The identification is based upon the comparison of physical and chemical characteristics of the waterborne oils with oils from suspect sources. These oils may be of petroleum or vegetable/animal origin, or both. Seven procedures are given as follows:

Procedures for the analytical examination of the waterborne oil samples are described in Practice D 3415 and Test Methods D 3327, D 3328, D 3414, and D 3650. Refer to the individual oil identification test methods for the sample preparation method of choice. The deasphalting effects of the sample preparation method should be considered in selecting the best methods.

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. Specific caution statements are given in Sections 6 and 32.

Keywords:

identification

oil spill

preparation

sample

waterborne oil

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