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ASTM Testing Services
DEKRA offers many standardized tests that can be conducted in our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. Our most popular standardized test methods address the following:
- Aerosol Flammability
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Chemical Reactivity
- Combustible Dust Hazards
- Electrostatic Properties
- Flash Point, Fire Point, Flammable Limits
- Minimum Ignition Energy
A list of frequently requested ASTM Methods is provided below.
| ASTM | ASTM Test Method |
| ASTM D56 | Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D92 | Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup |
| ASTM D93 | Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester |
| ASTM D257 | DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulation Materials |
| ASTM D924 | Dissipation Factor (or Power Factor) and Relative Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Electrical Insulating Liquids |
| ASTM D1169 | Specific Resistance (Resistivity) of Electrical Insulating Liquids |
| ASTM D1816 | Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin Using VDE Electrodes |
| ASTM D1929 | Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics |
| ASTM D2624 | Electrical Conductivity of Aviation and Distillate Fuels |
| ASTM D2717 | Thermal Conductivity of Liquids |
| ASTM D2879 | Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relationship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope |
| ASTM D3065 | Flammability of Aerosol Products |
| ASTM D3278 | Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D4206 | Sustaining Burning of Liquid Mixtures Using the Small Scale Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D4308 | Electrical Conductivity of Hydrocarbons by Precision Meter |
| ASTM D4359 | Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid |
| ASTM D4470 | Static Electrification |
| ASTM D4496 | DC Resistance or Conductance of Moderately Conductive Materials |
| ASTM D4865 | Generation of Static Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems |
| ASTM E537 | Assessing the Thermal Stability of Chemicals by Methods of Thermal Analysis |
| ASTM E582 | Minimum Ignition Energy and Quenching Distance in Gaseous Mixtures |
| ASTM E659 | Autoignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals |
| ASTM E681 | Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals |
| ASTM E771 | Spontaneous Heating Tendency of Materials |
| ASTM E918 | Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals at Elevated Pressure |
| ASTM E1194 | Vapor Pressure |
| ASTM E1226 | Pressure and Rate Rise for Combustible Dusts |
| ASTM E1232 | Temperature Limit of Flammability of Chemicals |
| ASTM E1491 | Minimum Autoignition Temperature of Dust Clouds |
| ASTM E1515 | Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts |
| ASTM E1549M | ESD Controlled Garments Required in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments for Spacecraft for Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Operations |
| ASTM E1618 | Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry |
| ASTM E2019 | Minimum Ignition Energy of a Dust Cloud in Air |
| ASTM E2021 | Hot-Surface Ignition Temperature of Dust Layers |
| ASTM E2079 | Limiting Oxygen (Oxidant) Concentration in Gasses and Vapors |
| ASTM E2105 | Standard Practice for General Techniques of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Coupled with Infrared Analysis (TGA/IR) |
| ASTM G72 | Autogenous Ignition Temperature of Liquids and Solids in a High Pressure Oxygen-Enriched Environment |
ASTM testing refers to laboratory testing performed according to standardized procedures developed by ASTM International. These ASTM test methods provide consistent ways to evaluate product characteristics, performance, safety, and material properties.
ASTM standard testing helps organizations generate reliable data, compare products consistently, and support regulatory, industry, and customer requirements. The results can also inform decisions related to product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and safety.
ASTM laboratory testing can evaluate a wide range of materials, chemicals, industrial goods, consumer products, packaging, and manufacturing applications. The appropriate standard and test method depend on the product, its intended use, and the characteristics being evaluated.
Organizations often use ASTM testing services during product development, formulation changes, quality assurance programs, compliance evaluations, product certification efforts, and investigations involving performance or safety concerns. Testing may also be appropriate before entering a new market or responding to customer requirements.
Yes. ASTM compliance testing can support regulatory initiatives, customer requirements, industry standards, transportation classifications, and product safety evaluations. ASTM standards are frequently referenced by regulatory agencies and industry organizations, although the specific requirements vary by product and application.
The appropriate ASTM test method depends on the material, product, process, hazard, or performance characteristic being evaluated. An experienced ASTM testing laboratory can review the testing objective and help identify the most relevant standards and procedures.
ASTM testing services are widely used across the chemical, manufacturing, consumer product, transportation, packaging, pharmaceutical, construction material, energy, and industrial product sectors. Testing requirements vary according to the product, application, market, and applicable standards.
Depending on the selected method, ASTM testing can provide information about safety, performance, flammability, material properties, compatibility, durability, transportation classification, and regulatory requirements. The resulting data can support technical evaluations and informed product decisions.
After ASTM laboratory testing is completed, organizations typically receive test results, technical documentation, and supporting data. These materials can be used for product development, compliance activities, customer requirements, internal evaluations, and regulatory submissions.
An independent ASTM testing laboratory provides specialized expertise, standardized procedures, objective results, and supporting documentation. Organizations sometimes refer to this service as ASTM certified testing, but ASTM International does not generally certify laboratories or test results. It is important to confirm the laboratory’s qualifications, applicable accreditations, and ability to perform the required ASTM test methods.
