ASTM D8206
Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases—Rapid Small-Scale Oxidation Test (RSSOT)
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
ASTM D8206 is the ASTM standard for the oxidation stability of lubricating greases using the Rapid Small-Scale Oxidation Test (RSSOT). It provides a controlled test approach for evaluating how a grease resists oxidation under accelerated conditions, which can be an important indicator of durability and performance. For buyers, laboratories, and quality teams, this standard helps support consistent product evaluation and clearer comparisons when oxidation resistance is a key requirement.
What is ASTM D8206?
ASTM D8206 is a technical test method focused on measuring the oxidation stability of lubricating greases through the RSSOT procedure. Based on the standard title, it is intended to assess how a grease behaves when exposed to conditions that promote oxidation in a relatively small-scale, rapid test format. This makes it useful as a standardized way to generate repeatable data for product characterization, specification review, and performance comparison. As with many ASTM standards, the emphasis is on consistency and controlled testing.
Where is ASTM D8206 used?
This standard is commonly used in grease testing and quality control settings where oxidation stability needs to be checked in a practical, repeatable way. It may be applied by manufacturers, independent laboratories, and procurement or engineering teams evaluating lubricating greases for general performance expectations. Because the test addresses oxidation stability, it is especially relevant when comparing products, verifying conformance, or supporting technical decisions during formulation and acceptance testing.
Why is ASTM D8206 important?
ASTM D8206 matters because oxidation resistance can influence how a lubricating grease performs over time. A standardized RSSOT method helps reduce variability in test results and supports more reliable product comparisons. That can be valuable for compliance, supplier qualification, quality control, and routine evaluation of grease performance. In practice, the standard gives organizations a clearer basis for making technical decisions and managing risk when oxidation stability is part of the requirement.
- Rapid small-scale oxidation testing
- Lubricating grease performance evaluation
- Repeatable comparison method
- Quality control and specification support
- Oxidation stability-focused assessment
- Publication Date: 2024-05-08
- Publisher: ASTM
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.