Kerosene

Description

Kerosene

Applications

Kerosene has various applications ranging from:

Solvent, washing of machine parts, etc.

Product Specifications

Below is a general specifications for Kerosene. It serves as a general guideline. All Kerosene supplied will be from Major Refineries like Chevron / Caltex, ExxonMobil & Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC), specifications may vary. Specifications can change without prior notice.

S/NInspectionTest MethodLimits
1AppearanceVisualClear & Bright
2Total Sulphur, % m/mIP 3360.30 max
3Doctor TestIP 30Negative (*1)
4Flash Point, °CIP 170 (*2)38.0 min
5Density @ 15°CASTM D4052 (*3)/D12980.775 to 0.840
6Smoke Point, mmASTM D132225 min (*4)
7Specific Energy, Net MJ/KgASTM D333842.8 min
8Corrosion, Copper Strip
(2 hr ± 5 min @ 100°C ± 1°)
ASTM D130No. 1 max

Due to continual effort to improve our products, the information contained herein is subjected to changes without notice.

Notes: *1 Alternatively : Mercaptan Sulphur, % m/m = 0.0030 max by ASTM D3227.

In the event of conflict between Mercaptan and Doctor test results, the

result of Mercaptan Sulphur shall prev

*2 Alternatively: If results obtained by Tag method ASTM D56, the limit shall be

40°C min.

*3 Referee method

*4 Smoke Point : Point = 19 min plus Naphthalenes, % v/v=3.0 max by ASTM D1840