ASTM E1497-23

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Designation: E1497 − 17 E1497 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil
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Metal Removal Fluids
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1497; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for the selection and safe use of metal removal fluids, additives, and antimicrobials. This
includes product selection, storage, dispensing, and maintenance.
1.2 Water-miscible metal removal fluids are typically used at high dilution, and dilution rates vary widely. Additionally, there is
potential for exposure to undiluted metal removal fluid as manufactured, as well as metal removal fluid additives and
antimicrobials.
1.3 Straight oils generally consist of a severely solvent-refined or hydro-treated petroleum oil, a synthetic oil, or other oils of
animal or vegetable origin, including oils that are modified for performance characteristics (for example, esterified rapeseed oil,
and so forth). Straight oils are not intended to be diluted with water prior to use. Additives are often included in straight oil
formulations.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7049 Test Method for Metalworking Fluid Aerosol in Workplace Atmospheres
E1302 Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E1542 Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
E1972E1687 Practice for Minimizing Effects of Aerosols in the Wet Metal Removal EnvironmentTest Method for Determining
Carcinogenic Potential of Virgin Base Oils in Metalworking Fluids (Withdrawn 2017)
E2144 Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E34.50 on Health
and Safety Standards for Metal Working Fluids.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017April 1, 2023. Published October 2017April 2023. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
E1497 – 05 (2011).E1497 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/E1497-17.10.1520/E1497-23.
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E2148 Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
E2169 Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E2275 Practice for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Bioresistance and Antimicrobial Pesticide Performance
E2523 Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations
E2693 Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment
E2889 Practice for Control of Respiratory Hazards in the Metal Removal Fluid Environment
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2.2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations:
29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.132 General Requirements (Personal Protective Equipment) (e.g. gloves, sleeves, aprons, are critical applications
that avoid or reduce exposure)
29 CFR 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection
29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.1
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