Thread Compounds for Casing, Tubing, Line Pipe, and Drill Stem Elements Provides requirements, recommendati ons, and methods for the testing of thread compounds intended for use on threaded casing, tubing, and line pipe connections; and for thread co mpounds intended for use on rotary shouldered connections. The tests outlined are used to evaluate the critical performance properties and physical an d chemical characteristics of thread compounds under laboratory conditions. These test methods are primarily intended for thread compounds formulat ed with a lubricating base grease and are not applicable to some materi als used for lubricating and/or sealing thread connections. It is recognized that many area s can have environmental requirements for products of this type. This standard does not include requirements for environmental compli ance. It is the responsibility of the end - user to investigate these requiremen ts and to select, use and dispose of the thread compounds and related wast e materials accordingly