An American National Standard

Designation: D 5853 – 06

Designation: 441/99

Standard Test Method for

Pour Point of Crude Oils1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5853; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* D 4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and

1.1 This test method covers two procedures for the deter- Petroleum Products
mination of the pour point temperatures of crude oils down to E 1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
−36°C. Procedure A provides a measure of the maximum E 77 Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Ther-
(upper) pour point temperature and is described in 9.1. Proce- mometers
dure B provides a measure of the minimum (lower) pour point
3. Terminology
temperature and is described in 9.2.
1.2 The use of this test method is limited to use for crude 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
oils. Pour point temperatures of other petroleum products can 3.1.1 maximum (upper) pour point, n—the pour point ob-
be determined by Test Method D 97. tained after the test specimen has been subjected to a pre-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as scribed treatment designed to enhance gelation of wax crystals
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this and solidification of the test specimen.
standard. 3.1.2 minimum (lower) pour point, n—the pour point ob-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the tained after the test specimen has been subjected to a pre-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the scribed treatment designed to delay gelation of wax crystals
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- and solidification of the test specimen.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.1.3 pour point, n—the lowest temperature at which move-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard ment of the test specimen is observed under the conditions of
statements, see Section 7. the test.

2. Referenced Documents 4. Summary of Test Method

2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 4.1 After preliminary heating, the test specimen is cooled at
D 97 Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products a specified rate and examined at intervals of 3°C for flow
D 130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from characteristics. The lowest temperature at which movement of
Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test the test specimen is observed is recorded as the pour point.
D 323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod- 5. Significance and Use
ucts (Reid Method)
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and 5.1 The pour point of a crude oil is an index of the lowest
Petroleum Products temperature of handleability for certain applications.
5.2 This is the only pour point method specifically designed
for crude oils.
5.3 The maximum and minimum pour point temperatures
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on provide a temperature window where a crude oil, depending on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.07 on Flow Properties. its thermal history, might appear in the liquid as well as the
Current edition approved July 1, 2006. Published July 2006. Originally approved solid state.
in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 5853–95(2000)e1 . 5.4 The test method can be used to supplement other
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
measurements of cold flow behavior. It is especially useful for
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the screening of the effect of wax interaction modifiers on the
the ASTM website. flow behavior of crude oils.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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NOTE—All dimensions are stated in millimetres.

FIG. 1 Apparatus for Pour Point Test

6. Apparatus It shall be supported in a vertical position in the cooling bath

6.1 Pour Point Test Apparatus Assembly (see Fig. 1): (6.1.7) so that no more than 25 mm projects out of the cooling
6.1.1 Test Jar, cylindrical, of clear glass, flat bottomed, medium. The jacket shall be capable of being cleaned.
outside diameter 33.2 to 34.8 mm, and height 115 to 125 mm. 6.1.5 Disk, cork or felt, 6 mm thick to fit loosely inside the
The inside diameter of the jar can range from 30.0 to 32.4 mm, jacket.
within the constraint that the wall thickness shall be no greater 6.1.6 Gasket, to fit snugly around the outside of the test jar
than 1.6 mm. The jar shall have a line to indicate a sample and loosely inside the jacket. The gasket shall be made of
height 54 6 3 mm above the inside bottom. The inside of the rubber, leather, or other material that is sufficiently elastic to
test jar (up to the mark) shall be visibly clean and free of cling to the test jar and hard enough to hold its shape. Its
scratches. purpose is to prevent the test jar from touching the jacket.
6.1.2 Thermometers, having ranges shown in the following 6.1.7 Cooling Bath or Baths, of a type suitable for obtaining
table and conforming to the requirements prescribed in Speci- the required temperatures. The size and shape of the bath are
fication E 1 for thermometers: options, but a support to hold the jacket firmly in a vertical
Thermometer position is essential. The bath temperature shall be monitored
Number by means of the appropriate thermometer (6.1.2) or any other
Thermometer Temperature Range
ASTM IP
temperature measuring device capable of measuring and dis-
High cloud and pour −38 to +50°C 5C 1C playing the designated temperature with the required precision
Low cloud and pour −80 to +20°C 6C 2C and accuracy. The required bath temperatures shall either be
Melting point +32 to +127°C 61C 63C
maintained by refrigeration or by suitable freezing mixtures
6.1.2.1 Since separation of liquid column thermometers (Note 1) and shall maintain the designated temperatures to
occasionally occurs and may escape detection, the ice point of within 61.5°C.
the thermometers shall be checked prior to the test and used
only if they are accurate within 61°C (see Test Method E 77). NOTE 1—The cooling mixtures commonly used are as follows:
6.1.3 Cork, to fit the test jar, center bored for the test For Temperatures
Down to
thermometer. Ice and water 9°C
6.1.4 Jacket, watertight, cylindrical, metal, flat bottomed, Crushed ice and sodium chloride crystals −12°C
115 6 3 mm depth, with inside diameter of 44.2 to 45.8 mm. Crushed ice and calcium chloride crystals −27°C

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Acetone or petroleum naphtha (see Section 7) −57°C NOTE 5—It is not possible to define universal mandatory rules for the
chilled in a covered metal beaker with an preparation of crude oil test samples. Guidelines for sample handling for
ice-salt mixture to −12°C and then with the most common situations are given in Appendix X1.
enough solid carbon dioxide to give the
desired temperature.
9. Procedure
6.2 Water Bath—The size and shape of the bath are op-
tional, but a support to hold the test jar immersed in the bath to 9.1 Procedure A for Maximum (Upper) Pour Point:
above the sample height in the test jar and in a firm vertical 9.1.1 Pour the test sample into the test jar to the level mark.
position is required. The required bath temperature may be If necessary, reheat the test sample to a temperature at least
maintained by any suitable means, provided the temperature 20°C above the expected pour point (8.2 and Appendix X1) but
can be monitored and controlled to the designated temperature not higher than a temperature of 60°C (Warning—The vapor
(61°C (9.1.4; 9.2.4)). pressure of crude oils at temperatures higher than 60°C will
6.3 Pressure Vessel, constructed of stainless steel according usually exceed 100 kPa. Under these circumstances the sample
to the dimensions given in Fig. 2, and capable of withstanding container may rupture. Opening of the container may induce
a test pressure of 700 kPa. Alternative designs for the pressure foaming with resultant loss of sample and possible injury to
vessel cap and synthetic rubber gasket may be used provided personnel.)
that the internal dimensions of the pressure vessel are the same 9.1.2 Immediately close the test jar with the cork carrying
as those shown in Fig. 2. the high cloud and pour thermometer, or, if the expected pour
point is above 36°C, the melting point thermometer. Adjust the
NOTE 2—This pressure vessel is identical to the pressure vessel position of the cork and thermometer so the cork fits tightly, the
described in Test Method D 130. thermometer and the jar are coaxial, and the thermometer bulb
6.4 Timing Device, capable of measuring up to 30 s with a is immersed to a depth that places the beginning of the
resolution of at least 0.1 s and an accuracy of 60.2 s or better. capillary 3 mm below the surface of the test specimen.
9.1.3 Keep the test jar with the test specimen at room
7. Reagents and Materials temperature (between 18 and 24°C) for at least 24 h.
7.1 The following solvents of technical grade are appropri- NOTE 6—The pour point of a crude oil is dependent on the state of
ate for low-temperature bath media. crystallization of the wax in the test specimen. In crude oils, achieving
equilibrium between crystallized wax and dissolved wax is a rather slow
7.1.1 Acetone, (Warning—Extremely flammable.)
process. However, experience has shown that in a majority of cases, such
7.1.2 Alcohol, Ethanol, (Warning—Flammable.) an equilibrium is reached within 24 h.
7.1.3 Alcohol, Methanol, (Warning—Flammable. Vapor
harmful.) 9.1.4 If the expected pour point is greater than 36°C, heat
the sample to 9°C above the expected pour point. If the
7.1.4 Petroleum Naphtha, (Warning—Combustible. Vapor
expected pour point is less than 36°C, heat the sample to a
harmful.)
temperature of 45 6 1°C. Maintain the water bath (6.2) to heat
NOTE 3—Typical petroleum naptha used for cleaning purposes are VM the sample at 48 6 1°C or at a temperature 12°C higher than
and P napthas. the expected pour point, whichever is higher.
7.2 Toluene, technical grade (Warning—Flammable. Vapor 9.1.4.1 As soon as the test specimen has reached the
harmful.). required temperature, remove the cork carrying the thermom-
7.3 Solid Carbon Dioxide, (Warning—Extremely cold eter and stir the test specimen gently with a spatula or similar
(−78.5°C).) device. Put the cork carrying the thermometer back in place
(see 9.1.2).
8. Sampling, Test Samples, and Test Specimens 9.1.5 Ensure that the disk, gasket, and the inside of the
jacket are clean and dry. Place the disk in the bottom of the
NOTE 4—Sampling is defined as all steps required to obtain a portion of jacket. Place the disk and jacket in the cooling medium a
the contents of any pipe, tank, or other system and to place the sample into minimum of 10 min before the test jar is inserted. The use of
the laboratory test container. a jacket cover, while the empty jacket is cooling, is permitted.
8.1 Laboratory Sample—It is essential that the sample Remove the test jar from the water bath and dry with a tissue.
received by the laboratory is representative of the batch or lot Place the gasket around the test jar, 25 mm from the bottom.
of crude oil from which it was taken. Practices D 4057 and Insert the test jar into the jacket in the first bath maintained at
D 4177 provide guidance for obtaining such representative 21°C and commence observations for pour point. Never place
samples. a test jar directly into the cooling medium.
8.2 Preparation of Test Samples—The pour point of crude 9.1.6 Exercise care not to disturb the mass of test specimen
oils is very sensitive to trace amounts of high melting waxes. nor permit the thermometer to shift in the test specimen; any
Exercise meticulous care to ensure such waxes, if present, are disturbance of the spongy network of wax crystals will lead to
either completely melted or, if volatility constraints prevent a lower pour point and erroneous results (Note 6).
heating to complete melting, homogeneously suspended in the NOTE 7—With dark colored materials, such as crude oils, it is imprac-
sample (Appendix X1). Inspect the walls of the original tical to observe, in the test jar, the onset of crystallization and network
container to ensure that no high melting point material is left formation in the test specimen. Hence, it is presumed that network
sticking to the wall. formation will begin at the very early stages of the cooling sequence.

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FIG. 2 Pressure Vessel

9.1.7 Pour points are expressed in temperatures which are approximately the temperature of the test specimen in the jar.
positive or negative multiples of 3°C. Begin to examine the Then tilt the jar just enough to ascertain whether there is
appearance of the test specimen when the temperature of the movement of the test specimen in the jar. When movement is
test specimen is 9°C above the expected pour point (estimated observed, immediately return the test jar into the jacket. If
as a multiple of 3°C). At each test thermometer reading which movement of the specimen in the test jar is noted, then replace
is a multiple of 3°C below the starting temperature, remove the the test jar immediately in the jacket, and repeat a test for flow
test jar from the jacket. When necessary, remove moisture that at the next temperature, 3°C lower. Typically the complete
limits visibility of the test specimen by wiping the surface of operation of removal, wiping, and replacement shall require
the test jar with a clean cloth moistened in alcohol at not more than 3 s.

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9.1.7.1 If the test specimen has not ceased to flow when its kPa. Under these circumstances, inattentive opening of the
temperature has reached 30°C, transfer the test jar to the next pressure vessel may induce foaming with resultant loss of
lower temperature bath per the following schedule: sample and possible injury to personnel.)
(1) If the test specimen is at +30°C, move to 0°C bath; 9.2.5 Immediately close the test jar with the cork carrying
(2) If the test specimen is at +9°C, move to −18°C bath; the high cloud and pour thermometer, or, if the expected pour
(3) If the test specimen is at −9°C, move to −33°C bath; point is above 36°C, the melting point thermometer. Adjust the
and position of the cork and thermometer so the cork fits tightly, the
(4) If the test specimen is at −24°C, move to −51°C bath. thermometer and the jar are coaxial, and the thermometer bulb
9.1.7.2 If the test specimen in the jar does not show is immersed to a depth which places the beginning of the
movement when tilted, hold the jar in a horizontal position for capillary 3 mm below the surface of the test specimen.
5 s, as shown by an accurate timing device (6.4), and observe 9.2.6 Proceed as described in 9.1.5-9.1.8.
the specimen carefully. If the test specimen shows any move-
ment before 5 s has passed, replace the test jar immediately in 10. Calculation and Report
the jacket, and repeat a test for flow at the next temperature, 10.1 Add 3°C to the temperature recorded in 9.1.8 and
3°C lower. report as Maximum Pour Point, ASTM D 5853, Procedure A,
9.1.8 Continue in this manner until a point is reached at or Minimum Pour Point, ASTM D 5853, Procedure B, if the
which the test specimen shows no movement when the test jar procedure in 9.2 has been followed.
is held in a horizontal position for 5 s. Record the observed 10.2 If the test was discontinued (9.1.8.1), report the pour
reading of the test temperature. point as # − 36°C.
9.1.8.1 If the test specimen has reached −36°C and still
shows movement, discontinue the test. 11. Precision and Bias
NOTE 8—To determine compliance with existing specifications having
11.1 The following criteria are to be used for judging the
pour point limits at temperatures not divisible by 3°C, it is acceptable acceptability of results (95 % confidence):
practice to conduct the pour point measurement according to the following 11.1.1 Repeatability—The difference between successive
schedule. Begin to examine the appearance of the test specimen when the test results obtained by the same operator with the same
temperature of the test specimen is 9°C above the specification pour point. apparatus under constant operating conditions on identical test
Continue observations at 3°C intervals as described in 9.1.6 and 9.1.7 until material would, in the long run, in the normal and correct
the specification temperature is reached. Report the sample as passing or
operation of the test method, exceed the following value only
failing the specification limit.
in 1 case in 20.
9.2 Procedure B for Minimum (Lower) Pour Point: Repeatability
9.2.1 Pour 50 g of the test sample into a clean pressure Procedure °C (rounded)
vessel (6.3 and Note 9). When necessary, reheat the test sample
A (max) 3.1 (3) (Note 10)
to a temperature of at least 20°C above the expected pour point B (min) 5.8 (6) (Note 10)
(8.2 and Appendix X1) but not higher than 60°C (Warning—
The vapor pressure of crude oils at temperatures higher than 11.1.2 Reproducibility—The difference between two, single
60°C will usually exceed 100 kPa. Under these circumstances and independent results, obtained by different operators work-
the sample container may rupture. Opening of the container ing in different laboratories on identical test material would, in
may induce foaming with resultant loss of sample and possible the long run, in the normal and correct operation of the test
injury to personnel.) Check that the rubber ring is in place and method, exceed the following value only in 1 case in 20.
screw the lid on tightly. Reproducibility
Procedure °C (rounded)
NOTE 9—The pressure vessel may be cleaned by any appropriate
A (max) 18.0 (18) (Note 10)
solvent, provided the solvent is capable of dissolving remnants of high
B (min) 22.0 (21) (Note 10)
melting wax and asphaltenes. Hot toluene (100°C) has been found to be an
appropriate solvent for this purpose. NOTE 10—These precision values are derived from a 1994 cooperative
program3 and the current Committee D02 Statistical Method, RR:
9.2.2 Heat the pressure vessel in an oil bath or by any other D02-1007.4
suitable means to a temperature of 105 6 2°C and leave at that
temperature for at least 30 min. 11.2 Bias—The procedure in this test method has no bias
9.2.3 Take the pressure vessel from the oil bath, wipe and because the value of pour point is defined only in terms of this
dry the surface of the pressure vessel, swirl gently to homog- test method.
enize the contents, and leave the pressure vessel to cool at
12. Keywords
room temperature for exactly 20 min.
9.2.4 Carefully open the pressure vessel and transfer the 12.1 cold flow; crude oil; pour point
sample into the test jar filling to the level mark of the test jar,
preheated in a water bath (6.2) kept at a temperature of 48 6 3
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may
1°C (Warning—After 20 min at ambient temperature, the
be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D02-1371.
temperature of the test specimen will be approximately 50°C. 4
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The vapor pressure at that temperature may still exceed 100 be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D02-1007.

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. GUIDELINE FOR SAMPLE HANDLING

X1.1 Introduction before subsampling for pour point, therefore, is crucial for
X1.1.1 Sampling of crude oils from pipelines, tankers, obtaining reliable crude oil pour point results.
barges, or trucks is usually beyond control of the laboratory X1.2.2 In order to achieve complete solubility of the wax,
and adequately covered by the appropriate sampling protocols heat crude oil samples to a temperature above the wax cloud
as specified in Practices D 4057 and D 4177. point. This value is seldom known however. As a rule of
X1.1.2 This guideline covers the sampling from containers thumb, a temperature of 20°C above the expected pour point
submitted to the analytical laboratory for analysis. It covers the will usually satisfy the cloud point requirement, although
handling of samples between the point at which they were exceptions do occur.
extracted or drawn, and the laboratory test bench or sample X1.2.3 The vast majority of crude oils show a significant
storage. It is meant to ensure that the nature and integrity of the vapor pressure even at ambient temperatures. Dead crude is
samples are maintained as far as possible. usually stabilized at a vapor pressure of 50 kPa (Test Method
X1.1.3 The method of handling a sample will depend on the D 323, RVP at 37.8°C) or below. However, occasionally, high
purpose for which it was taken. The laboratory analytical RVP crudes (80 kPa) are produced and marketed. Before
procedure to be used will often require a special handling testing, never subject a crude oil sample to a temperature
procedure to be associated with it. For this reason, consult the higher than 60°C or to a temperature above the bubble point
appropriate methods of test so that any necessary instructions (vapor pressure $100 kPa). As a rule of thumb, the vapor
as to sample handling can be given to the person drawing the pressure doubles for every 20°C increase in temperature.
sample. If the analytical procedures to be applied have con-
flicting requirements, as is often the case for crude oils, then X1.3 Homogenization of Samples
draw separate samples and apply the appropriate procedure to X1.3.1 The proper means and effectiveness of mixing in
each sample. order to achieve homogeneity depend, in addition to the
X1.1.4 For crude oils, care in sampling is particularly physical properties (for example, viscosity) of the crude oil, on
necessary because: the capacity and shape of the container in which the crude oil
X1.1.4.1 They contain volatile material, hence loss by arrives at the laboratory. It is virtually impossible to cater to
evaporation can occur. every possibility and achieve optimum results under all cir-
X1.1.4.2 They contain water or sediment, or both, which cumstances. Guidelines are provided which in actual practice
tends to separate in the sample container. have proven to achieve the best possible results for the most
X1.1.4.3 If not maintained at a sufficiently high tempera- common situations.
ture, wax deposition at the walls of the container or wax X1.3.2 Drums, 15 to 200 L—The most effective way of
precipitation can occur. achieving homogenization is mixing the contents of the drum
X1.1.5 When making up composite samples, exercise care on a roller bank in a hot room kept at a temperature between 40
not to lose light ends and to ensure homogeneity of the and 60°C for 48 h (X1.2.3). Alternatively, keep the drum at a
composing samples. temperature of 20°C above the expected pour point for 48 h
X1.1.6 If crude oil samples are to be tested for vapor (X1.2.3) and roll the drum for at least 15 min before taking a
pressure, density, or any other test in which retention of light sample. If heating of the drum is not feasible, the only
ends is essential, subsamples for these test methods shall be alternative is extensive rolling for at least 30 min to disperse
taken first before any other sample handling procedures are the wax and wax particles as effectively as possible. In order to
invoked for performing sampling for other tests such as pour avoid the cumbersome procedure of (re)mixing the contents of
point. large sample containers, it is recommended to draw an ad-
X1.1.7 Never subsample crude oils in plastic containers or equate number of subsamples in smaller containers, using
any other container that will not retain gases or light materials Practice D 4057 as a guide (X1.1.3-X1.1.7) (Warning—
and cannot be heated without deformation. Before embarking on any heating or mixing procedure, or both,
ensure that the drum and plugs can withstand the expected
X1.2 Heating of Samples pressure build-up and can be handled safely without leakage.)
X1.2.1 Crude oils stored at temperatures below their cloud (Warning—Exercise care when opening the container as
point will show wax deposition on the walls of the (sample) significant vapor pressure will have built up (X1.2.3). Opening
containers. The wax coming out of the solution will be the container may induce foaming with resultant spillage of
preferentially the high melting wax. It is this type of wax that sample and possible injury to personnel.)
has the most pronounced influence on the crude oil pour point X1.3.3 Tins, 1 to 15 L—Store the container at a temperature
and, at the same time, is the most difficult to redissolve or 20°C above the expected pour point (X1.2.1) preferably in a
disperse in the crude oil. Proper treatment of the samples water bath kept at the appropriate temperature. Alternatively,

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store the container in an explosion-proof oven, bearing in mind Exercise care when opening the container as significant vapor
that local surface temperatures might be much higher than the pressure will have built up (X1.2.3). Opening the container
oven temperature reading indicates. The time required to may induce foaming with resultant spillage of sample and
dissolve the wax will depend on the type of wax and the size possible injury to personnel.)
of the container. For a 1 L tin, 2 h has been found to be X1.3.5 Plastic Containers—The use of plastic containers
adequate. For larger tins, longer times will be required. for crude oil samples is strongly discouraged for a number of
Although it is strongly recommended that the containers be reasons (X1.1.7). If such a container is offered to the labora-
closed when heated, it is advised that after approximately 30 tory, however, the only way to handle these containers is by
min, the excess pressure is slowly released before continuing heating to a temperature 20°C above the expected pour point
the heating. (Warning—Exercise care when opening the (X1.2.1-X1.2.3) in a water bath kept at the appropriate tem-
container as significant vapor pressure will have built up perature. The water bath prevents localized high temperatures
(X1.2.3). Opening the container may induce foaming with in the container, which can create weak sections increasing the
resultant spillage of sample and possible injury to personnel.) possibility of rupture. In any case, rupture of these containers
Mixing can be accomplished by a mechanical shaker or by due to pressure buildup is a distinct possibility and adequate
vigorous manual shaking. Although the use of (high speed) measures must be taken to ensure safety (Warning—Exercise
mixers or similar devices might be effective, it will require that care when opening the container as significant vapor pressure
the container be open for some time, during which the escape will have built up (X1.2.3). Opening the container may induce
of light ends can be excessive, and hence, this procedure is not foaming with resultant spillage of sample and possible injury to
recommended (Warning—During this operation significant personnel.)
amounts of highly flammable vapors might escape. Vent in a X1.3.6 Sample Receivers (Practice D 4177)—Follow the
safe area.) prescribed sample mixing and handling procedure as described
X1.3.4 Bottles—Follow as described in X1.3.3. Exercise in Practice D 4177. It is recommended that a 1 L (tin)
special care when heating bottles that are closed with a cork or subsample be taken concurrently with subsampling for density
rubber stopper. The pressure buildup due to the heating will and water and sediment, provided that the sample receiver has
inevitably blow out the stopper. Take proper measures to not been below the crude oil cloud point for more than 6 h. If
safeguard against such an event (Warning—Before embarking the container has been kept at a temperature below the cloud
on any heating or mixing procedure, or both, ensure that the point for more then 6 h, reheat the container to a temperature
drum and plugs can withstand the expected pressure buildup 20°C above the expected pour point (X1.2.1-X1.2.3) before
and can be handled safely without leakage.) (Warning— mixing and subsampling.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Subcommittee D02.07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(D 5853–95(2000)e1) that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Modified 9.1.7.1 and 9.1.7.2 to align the time periods for
sample observation.

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