VV-C-846 Cutting Fluids: Emulsifiable OilsThis specification covers three types of emulsifiable oils, which, when diluted with water, are intended for use in metal-cutting operations see 6.1.

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2.2  Other publications.  The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.  Unless a specific issue is identified, the issue in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply.

ASTM International

ASTM A 48/A 48M         -  Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.

ASTM B 36/B 36M          -  Standard Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and

Rolled Bar.

ASTM B 121/B 121M      -  Standard Specification for Leaded Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar.

ASTM B 152/B 152M      -  Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and

Rolled Bar.

ASTM D 92                      -  Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by

Cleveland Open Cup Tester.

ASTM D 94                      -  Standard Test Methods for Saponification Number of

Petroleum Products.

ASTM D 95                      -  Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and

Bituminous Materials by Distillation.

ASTM D 97                      -  Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products. ASTM D 130                    -  Standard Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from

Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test.

ASTM D 4057                  -  Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and

Petroleum Products.

(Private sector and civil agencies may purchase copies of these voluntary standards from

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA  19428-

2959.  Electronic copies may be obtained from https://www.astm.org/.)

3.  REQUIREMENTS

3.1   Material.  The emulsifiable oils shall consist of mineral oil, emulsifier, and additives.  The

oils shall contain sufficient bactericide to prevent bacterial growth under normal conditions of use.

3.2  Physical and chemical requirements.  The emulsifiable oils shall conform to the requirements specified in table I and in paragraphs 3.3 through 3.10.

TABLE I.  Physical and chemical requirements.

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