ASTM E2148-11a

2012-01-16 /Historical

Application of this guide will provide users with information on how to use the various documents listed in Section 2 related to health and safety of metalworking and metal removal fluids.

Users of the documents listed in Section 2 may fall into several categories, such as producers of metalworking or metal removal fluids, suppliers of raw materials to those producers, users of metalworking or metal removal fluids, and other interested parties, such as non governmental organizations.

While all parties may wish to be generally familiar with all the documents listed in Section 2, producers and users may each want to focus on certain documents which are directly applicable to them:

1.1 This guide covers information on how to use documents related to health and safety of metalworking and metal removal fluids. As such, this guide will provide the user with sufficient background information to effectively use the documents listed in Section 2. Documents referenced in this guide are grouped as applicable to producers, to users or to all.

1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

acute toxicity testing; adenosine triphosphate; aerosol; base oils; dermatitis; endotoxins; hypersensitivity pneumonitis; metal removal fluid; metal removal fluid aerosols; metal removal fluid management; metalworking fluids; modified Ames test; mycobacteria; workplace atmospheres; Documents/documentation; Health and safety training; Metalworking fluids/related media; Workplace air/atmospheres; Acute toxicity tests; Endotoxin units (EU); Modified Ames test