Meaning and use
4.1 This test method usually distinguishes between coolants that are definitely harmful from a corrosion point of view and those that are suitable for further evaluation. However, the results of this test method cannot alone be used as evidence of satisfactory corrosion inhibition. The actual use value of engine coolant formulations can only be determined through more comprehensive bench, dynamometer and field testing.

ASTM D1384-2019 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Tests of Engine Coolants in Glassware

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1.1 This test method covers a simple beaker procedure for evaluating the effects of engine coolant on metal samples under controlled laboratory conditions (see Appendix X1).

Note 1: For more information on engine coolants, see (References 1-8). Arabic numeral

1.2 Values expressed in SI units shall be regarded as standard values. The values given in parentheses after the SI unit are for reference only and are not considered standard values.

1.3 This standard is not intended to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use. For details, see 10.1.7.2, 10.1.7.3, and 10.1.7.4.

1.4 This international standard is based on internationally recognized standardization principles established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guidelines and Recommendations issued by the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade.