The METTLER TOLEDO dropping point instruments fully comply with the following standards for dropping point and softening point determination: ASTM D3104 for automatic softening point determination of pitches ASTM D3461 for automatic softening point determination of bitumen, pitch and asphalt ASTM D3954 for automatic dropping point tests of waxes ASTM D6090 for automatic softening point determination of resins AOCS Cc 18-80 for automatic dropping point detection of edible fats and edible oils European Pharmacopeia Ph.Eur. 2.2.17 for drop point IP 396 for automatic dropping point detection of lubricating grease ISO 4625 for softening point determination of paints and varnishes DIN EN 51920 for softening point determination of carbonaceous material International standards ASTM D3104, ASTM D3461, ASTM D3954, ASTM D6090 and AOCS Cc 18-80 are specifically based on automatic dropping point and softening point determinations made on METTLER TOLEDO instruments.