ASTM D5348
Standard Test Method for Determination of the Moisture Content of Sulfonated and Sulfated Oils by Distillation with Xylene
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ASTM D5348 is a technical standard for determining the moisture content of sulfonated and sulfated oils by distillation with xylene. It provides a defined test method for measuring water content in these materials, supporting consistent evaluation and reporting. For laboratories, manufacturers, and quality teams, this standard helps establish a common approach to moisture testing so results are more comparable across batches, suppliers, and internal specifications.
ASTM D5348 standard overview
The ASTM D5348 standard focuses on a specific distillation-based procedure that uses xylene to determine moisture content in sulfonated and sulfated oils. As a test method, it is intended to support repeatable laboratory measurement rather than product formulation. The standard is useful when moisture level is an important quality attribute, and it helps users apply a recognized ASTM procedure for generating test results that can support product evaluation, acceptance decisions, and technical documentation.
Where is ASTM D5348 used?
ASTM D5348 is commonly used in laboratory and quality control settings that handle sulfonated and sulfated oils. It is relevant wherever moisture content needs to be checked as part of material inspection, incoming goods review, production control, or certification work. The method is especially useful for technical teams that rely on distillation equipment and standardized test procedures to measure water in these oil-based materials with greater consistency.
Practical importance of ASTM D5348
This standard matters because moisture content can affect how sulfonated and sulfated oils are evaluated, handled, and compared. Using ASTM D5348 helps reduce variability in testing and supports more reliable quality control decisions. It may also assist in procurement and compliance workflows by giving buyers and suppliers a common reference for moisture determination. When test results need to be defensible and consistent, a recognized ASTM method adds useful structure and confidence.
- Moisture determination by distillation
- Designed for sulfonated and sulfated oils
- Uses xylene as the distillation medium
- Supports laboratory quality control
- Aids consistent test reporting
- Publication Date: 2019-04-08
- Publisher: ASTM
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