Standard Test Method for Rapid Field Test for Trace Lead In Unleaded Gasoline (Colorimetric Method)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-09-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2003

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 3348 : 2007
Supersedes	ASTM D 3348 : 1998

1.1 This test method is intended for use in the field by nontechnical people for the quantitative measurement of lead in unleaded gasoline in the range from 0.01 to 0.10 g Pb/U.S. gal (2.64 to 26.4 mg Pb/L). This method applies to all commercial gasolines and responds to all types of lead alkyls as well as to other organic and inorganic forms of lead.

Note 1—This test method is based on the use of the Mobil Lead Test Kit (Fig. 1).

Note 2—This test method is a screening test and is not to be used as a replacement for Test Method D 3116, Test Method D 3229, or Test Method D 3237.

1.2 The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as standard.

1.3 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. For specific warning statements, see Section 7.