1.1 This test method covers a procedure for conversion of animal and vegetable fatty acids into methyl esters of the fatty acids suitable for analysis by gas-liquid chromatography.
1.2 This test method is applicable to animal and vegetable fatty acids having 8 to 24 carbon atoms.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 hazard statements, see 6.4 and Note 1.
| ASTM International | |
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM D3457-87(1991)e1 |
| Product Name | Standard Test Method for Preparation of Methyl Esters From Fatty Acids for Determination of Fatty Acid Composition by Gas-Liquid Chromatography (Withdrawn 2000) |
