ASTM D3487 STANDARD FOR

MINERAL INSULATING OIL

As received in drums or bulk

Properties
Color
Visual Examination
Interfacial Tension
Neutralization Number
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage
Water Content
Power Factor, 25oC
Power Factor, 100oC
Specific Gravity 15/15oC
Oxidation Inhibitor Content
Corrosive Sulfur
Oxidation Stability, 72h

ASTM
D1500
D1524
D971
D974
D877
D1533B
D924
D924
D1298
D2668
D1275B*
D2440

Sludge

Total Acid Number

Oxidation Stability, 164h

Type II
Inhibited
0.5
Clear & Bright
40
0.03
30
35
0.05
0.30
0.91
0.30
Non-corrosive

max
max

0.15
0.5

0.1
0.3

max
max
min
max
max
max

0.3
0.6
145
-40
12.0
3.0

0.2
0.4
145
-40
12.0
3.0

max
mN/mm
mg KOH/g

kV
ppm
%
%
%

%
mg KOH/g

min
max
min
max
max
max
max
max

D2440

Sludge

Total Acid Number

Flash Point
Pour Point
Viscosity, 40oC
Viscosity, 100oC

Type I
Uninhibited
0.5
Clear & Bright
40
0.03
30
35
0.05
0.30
0.91
0.08
Non-corrosive

Units

%
mg KOH/g

D92
D97
D445
D445

C
C
cSt
cSt
o

* Corrosive Sulfur Test: D1275 method B is preferred over former method A