Sl. No | Characteristics | Unit | Method No. | Requirement | |
Minimum | Maximum | ||||
1 | Density at 15 deg. C | g/ml | ASTM D4052 | 0.735 | |
2 | Distillation | ||||
-Initial Boiling Point | °C | ASTM D86 | 30 | ||
-Final boiling point | °C | ASTM D86 | 175 | ||
3 | Total Paraffins | % vol | ASTM D 5134 | 60 | |
4 | Olefine | % vol | ASTM D 5134 | 1.0 | |
5 | Sulphur, Total | Ppm wt | ASTM D4294 | 250 | |
6 | Colour | Saybolt | ASTM D156 | +22 | |
7 | Chloride | ppm | ASTM D4929 | 1.0 | |
8 | Carbon/ Hydrogen ratio | Calculated | 6.0 | ||
9 | RVP | psi | ASTM D5482 | 10.0 | |
10 | RVGross Calorific value | Kcal/Kg | IS 1448 [P: 7] | 11,000 | |
11 | Arsenic | ppbw | ASTM D5708 ICP-AES | 15.0 | |
12 | Lead | ppbw | ASTM D5708 ICP-AES | 15.0 | |
13 | Mercury | ppbw | ASTM D5708 ICP-AES | 1.0 |