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1.1This test method covers and is intended for use in the field by nontechnical people for the quantitative measurement of lead in unleaded gasoline in the range from 0.01g to 0.10 g Pb/U.S. gal (2.64mg to 26.4mg Pb/L). This method applies to all commercial gasolines and responds to all types of lead alkyls as well as to other organic and inorganic forms of lead.

Note 1:This test method is based on the use of the Mobil Lead Test Kit (Fig. 1).

Note 2:This test method is a screening test and is not to be used as a replacement for withdrawn Test Method D3116, withdrawn Test Method D3229, Test Method D3237, Test Method D3341, or Test Method D5059.

FIG. 1 Mobil Lead Test Kit

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3This 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 limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see Section 7.

1.4This 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.