ASTM D6849
Standard Practice for Storage and Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) in Sample Cylinders for LPG Test Methods
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ASTM D6849 is the standard practice that addresses how liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) are stored and used in sample cylinders for LPG test methods. It provides a technical basis for handling samples in a controlled way so they remain suitable for testing. For laboratories, inspection teams, and quality-focused operations, this standard helps support consistent sample preparation, safer cylinder use, and more reliable test outcomes when working with LPG materials.
Purpose of ASTM D6849
The purpose of ASTM D6849 is to guide the storage and use of LPG in sample cylinders intended for LPG test methods. As a practice standard, it is commonly used to support proper sample handling before analysis, helping reduce the chance of sample change, loss, or handling-related variation. Its value is in establishing a consistent technical approach for maintaining representative LPG samples throughout the testing workflow, which is important for dependable laboratory results and repeatable evaluation.
Common use cases of ASTM D6849
This standard is commonly used when LPG samples are collected, stored, transported, or prepared for testing in sample cylinders. It is relevant in laboratory and field workflows where the condition of the sample must be preserved before test methods are performed. ASTM D6849 is also useful for organizations that manage LPG quality checks, analytical programs, or incoming-product verification, especially when consistent cylinder handling is part of the testing process.
Why ASTM D6849 matters
ASTM D6849 matters because LPG test results depend on how the sample is stored and used before analysis. A controlled approach can help improve consistency, support compliance with internal or external procedures, and reduce the risk of inaccurate testing caused by poor sample handling. For procurement, quality control, and laboratory operations, this standard can serve as a practical reference for managing sample cylinders and supporting more dependable test performance.
- Sample cylinder storage practices
- LPG handling before testing
- Laboratory sample integrity support
- Consistent test method preparation
- Publication Date: 2022-07-06
- Publisher: ASTM
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