This standard covers the test method procedures for the determination of vapor pressure for gasoline, crude oil, and other petroleum products.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.106(a)(30) | As used in 1910.106, vapor pressure means the pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (absolute) exerted by a volatile liquid as determined by the “Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method),” American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM D323-68. | ASTM D323-68 Standard Test Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method). |
| 29 CFR 1926.155(m) | Vapor pressure means the pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (absolute), exerted by a volatile liquid as determined by the “Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method).” (ASTM D-323-58). | ASTM D323-58(1968) Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), reapproved 1968. |
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