Complete Testing List

Complete Test Lists
POLARIS Laboratories develops and validates modifications to ASTM standard methods. Reasons for modification
include: minimization of required sample and supplies, use of modern automated equipment, and less variation in sample
preparation and testing. The modifications reduce costs and in most cases improve throughput, which results in lower
sample pricing and faster turnaround time for our customers.
*Denotes Outsourced Testing
OILS
Standard Test
Method Used
Name of Test
Units of
Measure
Sample
Required
Acid Number
mod. ASTM D664
mg KOH/g
4g
Base Number
mod. ASTM D4739
mg KOH/g
4g
Elemental Metals Analysis(24 by ICP)
mod. ASTM D5185
ppm
2 mL
Fuel Dilution %
GC
40 mL
Fuel Soot %
ASTM E2412
40 mL
Glycol (pos/neg)
mod. ASTM D2982
pos/neg
8 mL
Nitration
ASTM E2412
abs/0.1mm
40 mL
Oxidation
ASTM E2412
abs/cm
Particle Count
Pore Blockage
counts/mL
80 mL
Particle Count (Calibration 11171)
mod. ISO 11500
counts/mL
80 mL
Particle Quantifier (Ferrous Density)
Manufacturer
MFR Units
4 mL
pH Oils
mod. ASTM D664
pH
4g
Viscosity @ 40 or 100 C
mod. ASTM D445
centistokes
2 mL
Viscosity Index (includes Vis @ 40 & 100C)
ASTM D2270
no units
4 mL
Water by Crackle (estimate)
POLARIS Method
2 mL
Water by Karl Fischer - Volumetric
mod. ASTM D1744
% or ppm
10 mL
Water by Karl Fischer - Coulometric
ASTM D6304
% or ppm
10 mL
COOLANTS
Name of Test
Standard Test
Method Used
Units of
Measure
Sample
Required
Antifreeze% (Ethylene or Propylene Glycol)
POLARIS Method
Boil Point
POLARIS Method
Fahrenheit
Carboxylic Acid
Manufacturer
pass/fail
10 mL
Elemental Metals Analysis by ICP
ASTM D6130
ppm
8 mL
Freeze Point
mod. ASTM D3321
Fahrenheit
Total Hardness
POLARIS Method
ppm
8 mL
HPLC (Benzotriazole, Tolyltriazole, Mercaptobenzothiazole, Benzoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 2-EthylPOLARIS Method
hexanoic Acid, Octonooic Acid, P-Toluic Acid)
ppm
20 mL
Ion Chromotography (chloride, sulfate, nitrite, nitrate,

phosphate, glycolate, acetate, formate & oxalate)
mg/L
5 mL
ASTM D5827
60 mL
Nitrite
POLARIS Method
ppm
2 mL
pH Waters
ASTM D1287
pH
20 mL
Reserve Alkalinity
ASTM D1121
mL
20 mL
SCA Number
POLARIS Method
no units
10 mL
Specific Conductance
Meter Measurement
microSiemens
S
60 mL
Visuals (color, oil, fuel, foam, magnetic precipitate, non-magnetic precipitate, odor & foam)
POLARIS Method
description
25mL
DIESEL FUEL
Name of Test
Standard Test
Method Used
Units of
Measure
Sample
Required
Aerobic Bacteria
Manufacturer
counts
100 mL
API Gravity
ASTM D4052
no units
400 mL
*Aromatic Contents
ASTM D6591
separate report
60 mL
*Ash
ASTM D482/IP4
50 mL
Bacteria, Fungi, Mold
Manufacturer
counts
120 mL
*% Biodiesel (FAME)
ASTM D7371
100 mL
*BTU per gallon
ASTM D4868
btu/gal
300 mL
*BTU per pound
ASTM D4868
btu/lb
300 mL
Density
ASTM D4052
g/mL
20 mL
Cetane Index
ASTM D976
no units
Cloud Point
ASTM D7689
Celsius
10 mL
*Cold Filter Plug Point
IP309/ASTM D6371
Celsius
100 mL
Flash Point - Pensky Martens (Closed Cup)
ASTM D93
Celsius
200 mL
*Lubricity
ASTM D6079
*Oxidation Stability
ASTM D2274
700 mL
Pour Point
ASTM D7346
Celsius
10 mL
Specific Gravity
ASTM D4052
no units
400 mL
Sulfur (Sulfur in Fuel Only)
ASTM D7220
ppm
50 mL
Thermal Stability
mod. ASTM D6468
120 mL
*Total Free Glycerin
ASTM D6584
60 mL
Water & Sediment
ASTM D2709
200 mL
20 mL
SPECIALTY
Name of Test
Standard Test
Method Used
Units of
Measure
Sample
Required
*4 Ball Wear Test
ASTM D5183
no units
200 mL
Acid Digestion
ASTM D5198
Sample Prep
1-5 g
*Acidity (as acetic acid)
ASTM D1613
60 mL
Air Release
ASTM D3427
minutes
250 mL
*Aniline Point
ASTM D611
Celsius
20 mL
Appearance
POLARIS Method
description
10 mL
2
Base Number by Perchloric Acid
ASTM D2896
mg KOH/g
4g
*Carbon Residue (Conradson)
ASTM D189/IP13
200mL
Chlorine
ASTM D5384
ppm
20 mL
Cold Crank Simulator
ASTM D5293
mPas
120 mL
Color
ASTM D1500
no units
50 mL
*Cone Penetration Unworked
ASTM D217
mm
500 g
*Cone Penetration Worked
ASTM D217
mm
500 g
Copper Corrosion
ASTM D130
no units
70 mL
Contamination Dispersancy
POLARIS Method
IC, MD, DP
10mL
Density
ASTM D4052
g/mL
20 mL
*Dielectric Strength
ASTM D877
volts
450 mL
Filter Debris Analysis
POLARIS Method
no units
Ferrography - Analytical
POLARIS Method
picture
2 mL
Flash Point - Cleveland Open Cup
ASTM D92
Celsius
200 mL
Fire Point
ASTM D92
Celsius
200 mL
*Foam
ASTM D892
mL
800 mL
FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan
FTIR
graph
20 mL
FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan w/ interpretation
FTIR
graph w/ consult 20 mL
Gravimetric Solids
POLARIS Method
g/mL
10 mL
MicroPatch
POLARIS Method
Picture
20 mL
MPC (Membrane Patch Colorimetry)
Manufacturer
no units
80 mL
*Pentane Insolubles (Coagulated)
ASTM D893
35 mL
*Pentane Insolubles (Uncoagulated)
ASTM D893
35 mL
Photo Micrograph (Picture Only)
POLARIS Method
Picture
20 mL
RPVOT
ASTM D2272
minutes
200 mL
LSV (Ruler)
ASTM D6971
4 mL
*Resistivity
ASTM D1169
ohms
300 mL
*Rust
ASTM D665
pass/fail
1200 mL
*Saponification Number
ASTM D94
mg KOH/g
40 mL
Seta Flash
ASTM D3828
Celsius
50 mL
Strong Acid Number
mod. ASTM D664
mg KOH/g
4g
*Sulfated Ash
ASTM D874
100 mL
*Sulfur (Sulfur in Oil Only)
ASTM D4951
ppm
10 mL
*Toluene Insolubles (Coagulated)
ASTM D893
35 mL
*Toluene Insolubles (Uncoagulated)
ASTM D893
35 mL
Total Dissolved Solids
Meter Measurement
ppm
60 mL
*Brookfield Viscosity
ASTM D2983
mPas
60 mL
Water Separability Characteristics
ASTM D1401
mL
80 mL
Water Saturation
Manufacturer
30 mL

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mod. ASTM D664

mod. ASTM D4739

Elemental Metals Analysis(24 by ICP)

mod. ASTM D5185

mod. ASTM D2982

Particle Count (Calibration 11171)

mod. ISO 11500

Particle Quantifier (Ferrous Density)

mod. ASTM D664

mod. ASTM D445

Viscosity Index (includes Vis @ 40 & 100C)

Water by Crackle (estimate)

Water by Karl Fischer - Volumetric

mod. ASTM D1744

Water by Karl Fischer - Coulometric

Antifreeze% (Ethylene or Propylene Glycol)

Elemental Metals Analysis by ICP

mod. ASTM D3321

Ion Chromotography (chloride, sulfate, nitrite, nitrate,

Bacteria, Fungi, Mold

*BTU per gallon

*BTU per pound

*Cold Filter Plug Point

Flash Point - Pensky Martens (Closed Cup)

Sulfur (Sulfur in Fuel Only)

mod. ASTM D6468

*Total Free Glycerin

Water & Sediment

*4 Ball Wear Test

*Acidity (as acetic acid)

Base Number by Perchloric Acid

*Carbon Residue (Conradson)

Cold Crank Simulator

*Cone Penetration Unworked

*Cone Penetration Worked

Filter Debris Analysis

Flash Point - Cleveland Open Cup

FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan

FTIR - Full Spectrum Scan w/ interpretation

MPC (Membrane Patch Colorimetry)

*Pentane Insolubles (Coagulated)

*Pentane Insolubles (Uncoagulated)

Photo Micrograph (Picture Only)

Strong Acid Number

mod. ASTM D664

*Sulfur (Sulfur in Oil Only)

*Toluene Insolubles (Coagulated)

*Toluene Insolubles (Uncoagulated)

Total Dissolved Solids

Water Separability Characteristics

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