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/N | Inspection | Test Method | Limits |
1 | Appearance | Visual | Clear & Bright |
2 | Total Sulphur, % m/m | IP 336 | 0.30 max |
3 | Doctor Test | IP 30 | Negative (*1) |
4 | Flash Point, °C | IP 170 (*2) | 38.0 min |
5 | Density @ 15°C | ASTM D4052 (*3)/D1298 | 0.775 to 0.840 |
6 | Smoke Point, mm | ASTM D1322 | 25 min (*4) |
7 | Specific Energy, Net MJ/Kg | ASTM D3338 | 42.8 min |
8 | Corrosion, Copper Strip (2 hr ± 5 min @ 100°C ± 1°) | ASTM D130 | No. 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