PPX, Inc. (PPX), has its own quality control and research
facilities, plus uses a test facility in San Antonio, Texas, that is
recognized around the world, for additional quality control and testing.
PPX's, R&D uses unique and patented advanced
technology additives with the highest grade of base stocks to manufacture
the highest standard for lubricant products available in the world. 
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Method
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Description
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AFNOR
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Filterability of Mineral Oil (specify wet or dry)
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Channeling Test - Gear Lube
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Channeling characteristics of gear oil
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Cincinnati Milacron Thermal
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Cincinnati Milacron Thermal Stability Procedure A
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Cincinnati Milacron Thermal
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Cincinnati Milacron Thermal Stability Procedure B
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D1094
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Water Interaction (Fuels)
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D1209
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Color - APHA
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D1218
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Refractive Index
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D1264
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Water Wash Out - Grease
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D128
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Neutralization Number - Grease
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D129
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Sulfur (Bomb Method)
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D130
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Copper Strip Corrosion
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D1500
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Color
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D1662
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Sulfur, Active
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D1743
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Corrosion Preventive Properties of Grease
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D1748
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Rust Protection (Humidity Cabinet)
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D1831
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Roll Stability of Grease
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D2070
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Thermal Stability
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D217
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Cone Penetration (Grease)
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D2155
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Autoignition Temperature
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D2161
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Viscosity 100°F or 210°F, Saybolt
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D2265
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Dropping Point of Grease
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D2266
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4-Ball Wear (Grease)
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D2270
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Viscosity Index - (Calculation only)
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D2272
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Rotating Bomb Oxidation Test
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D2274
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Oxidation Stability (Fuels)
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D2500
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Cloud Point
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D2509
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Timken OK Load (Grease)
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D2596
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4-Ball EP (Grease)
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D2619
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Hydrolytic Stability (Oils)
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D2622
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Sulfur by WDXRF (Base Oils, Fuels)
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D2699
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Octane, Research (RON)
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D2700
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Octane, Motor (MON)
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D2711
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Demulsibility Characteristics
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D2782
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Timken OK Load
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D2783
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4-Ball EP (Load Wear Index)
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D287
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Gravity, API
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D2893
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Oxidation Characteristics of EP Oil
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D2896
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Base Number
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D2983
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Viscosity -Brookfield
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D3233A
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Falex Pin/Vee (Quick Check)
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D3233B
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Falex Pin/Vee (Regular Check)
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D3524
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Fuel Dilution, Diesel by GC
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D3525
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Fuel Dilution, Gasoline by GC
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D3527
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Life Performance of Auto Wheel Bearing grease
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D381
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Existent Gum Content (Fuels)
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D4048
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Corrosion, Copper (Grease)
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D4049
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Water Spray Resistance of Grease
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D4052
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Specific Gravity
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D4172
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4-Ball Wear
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D4170
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Fretting Wear
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D4290
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Life Performance of Wheel Bearing Grease
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D445
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Viscosity - Kinematic
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D4539 mod
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Low Temperature Flow Test
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D4737
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Cetane Index, Calculated
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D4739
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Total Base Number
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D482
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Ash, Total
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D5001
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Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluation
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D524
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Carbon Residue - Ramsbottom
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D5621
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Shear Stability, Sonic (Hydraulic Fluids)
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D5662
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Immersion Seal Test (Gear Oils)
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D5706
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SRV Grease EP Method
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D5949
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Pour Point
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D5950
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Pour Point, Auto Tilt
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D5985
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Pour Point, Rotation
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D6082
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Foam, High Temperature
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D6371
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Cold Filter Plugging Point
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D6557
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Ball Rust Test - TMC Certified
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D664
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Acid Number
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D665
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Rust Prevention Proc. A & B
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D892
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Foaming Characteristics (Sequence I-III)
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D92
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Flash Point - Cleveland Open Cup
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D93
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Flash Point - Pensky-Martins
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D942
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Grease Bomb Oxidation Stability
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D943
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Oxidation Stability (Inhibited Mineral Oils)
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D95
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Water Content
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D97
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Pour Point
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D974
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Acid Base Number by Color Indicator Titration
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D976
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Cetane Index
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Denison TP-02100-A
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Filtration Test - Denison HF-0 Spec.
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FTM 0313
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Cone Penetration, Worked Stability
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FTM 321
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Oil Separation
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FTM 1303.1 791B
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Flock Point
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FTM 3411
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Thermal Stability and Corrosivity
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FTM 3459
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Stability, Low Temperature (0 to -65°F)
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FTM 4001.2
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Salt Spray Corrosion
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FTM 791B Method 203 mod.
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Pour Stability
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JDQ-19
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Water Tolerance, John Deere
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JDQ-9
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Seal Test, John Deere
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MIL-G-27617D
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Film Stability & Corrosion on Steel
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MIL-H-46170
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Water Sensitivity
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MIL-H-83282
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High Temperature Stability
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MIL-L-07808
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Swelling of Rubber
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MIL-L-23699
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Swelling of Rubber
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NLGI Table
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Lubricant Consistency Grease
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pH Determination
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pH @ 25°C
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US Steel Method LT 18
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Bethlehem Steel Combo Test Parts A & B
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US Steel Method LT 37
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Mobility of Grease (0 to 60°F)
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US Steel Method LT 37
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Mobility of Grease (77°F)
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US Steel Method LT 37
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Mobility of Grease (Below 0°F)
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