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3.3.1.2 Additives. The contractor shall identify all additive systems used in each formulation
offered or used in performance testing by additive package name, manufacturer and type of
additive system (i.e. Detergent Inhibitor (DI), Viscosity Improver Type (OCP, SIP, PMA, etc.),
Pour Point Depressant, etc.). If there are read-across between different formulations, then an
explanation on how the additive systems relate to one another must be provided.
Table I. Physical and chemical properties of lubricating oils.
SAE
SAE SAE
ASTM Test Procedure or
Property
15W-
30
40
Federal Test Standard
40
Viscosity, Kinematic, cSt
D 445
@ 40 C
X
X
X
Viscosity Index
X
X
X
D 2270
Pour Point, C max.
-23
-18
-15
D 97
Stable Pour Point, C max.
-23
--
--
FED-STD-791, method 203
Flash Point, C min.
215
220
225
D 92
Gravity, API
X
X
X
D 287
Carbon Residue, mass %
X
X
X
D 524
Sulfated Ash, mass %
X
X
X
D 874
Total Acid Number
X
X
X
D 664
Base Number
X
X
X
D 2896, D 4739
Phosphorus, mass %
X
X
X
D 1091, D 4047, D 5185
Sulfur, mass %
X
X
X
D 2622, D 4927, D 4951, D 5185
Nitrogen, mass %
X
X
X
D 3228, D 4629
Metallic Components, mass%
X
X
X
D 4628, D 4927, D 4951, D 5185
X = Report Typical Value.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
4.1 Hazard Communication Standard. The contractor shall certify that no carcinogenic or
potentially carcinogenic constituents are present as defined under the Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). The contractor shall provide certification to this effect to the
contracting officer or the contracting officer's designated representative.
4.2 Toxicity. Lubricating oils shall have no adverse effect on the health of personnel when used
for their intended purpose. Questions pertinent to this effect shall be referred by the contracting
activity to the appropriate departmental medical service who will act as an advisor to the
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