ASTM D4929
Standard Test Method for Determination of Organic Chloride Content in Crude Oil
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ASTM D4929 is the standard test method for determining organic chloride content in crude oil, providing a focused way to measure a contaminant that can affect processing and equipment performance. By defining a consistent testing approach, it helps support reliable quality checks, informed acceptance decisions, and better control of crude oil properties. For laboratories and commercial operations, ASTM D4929 offers a technical reference for evaluating chloride-related concerns with greater confidence and consistency.
ASTM D4929 standard overview
This ASTM standard addresses the measurement of organic chloride content in crude oil, which is important because chloride-bearing compounds may influence downstream handling and refining considerations. The standard test method gives users a common basis for laboratory evaluation, helping reduce variation between test results and supporting comparable reporting. ASTM D4929 is typically used when a defined procedure is needed to assess crude oil quality against internal requirements, contractual expectations, or broader technical controls.
Where is ASTM D4929 used?
ASTM D4929 is commonly used in crude oil testing environments where organic chloride levels need to be checked as part of incoming inspection, production monitoring, or shipment verification. It is relevant to laboratories, terminal operations, and quality control workflows that handle crude oil samples. The standard may also be used in procurement and evaluation settings when buyers and sellers need a recognized test method to support decisions about crude oil acceptance and handling.
Practical importance of ASTM D4929
The practical value of ASTM D4929 lies in helping organizations measure a specific crude oil quality parameter in a consistent, defensible way. That consistency supports compliance efforts, reduces uncertainty in testing, and can help identify material that may require closer attention before processing. For buyers, sellers, and labs, the standard supports clearer communication, more reliable documentation, and better risk management when organic chloride content is part of the technical review.
- Crude oil organic chloride testing
- Laboratory quality control reference
- Incoming material verification
- Consistent reporting and comparison
- Technical basis for acceptance decisions
- Publication Date: 2024-10-23
- Publisher: ASTM
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