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S. No.
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Characteristic
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Requirement For
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Method of Test
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|
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Grade LV
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Grade MVI
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Grade MV2
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Grade HV
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Ref to [P : ] of
IS : 1448*
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(1)
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(2)
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(3)
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(4)
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(5)
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(6)
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(7)
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Acidity, inorganic
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Nil
|
P : 2
|
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Ash, percent by mass, Max
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0.1
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P : 4
(Method A)
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Gross, calorific value
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Not limited, but to be reported
(See Note 1)
|
P : 6
(for reference) and
P : (for routine)
|
|
|
Relative density at 15/15oC
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Not limited, but to be reported
(See Note 2)
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|
|
|
Flash point, [Pensky martens (closed)], Min
|
66oC
|
P : 21
|
|
|
Kinematic viscosity in centistokes at 50oC, Max
|
80
|
125
|
180
|
370
|
P : 25
|
|
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Sediment, percent by mass, Max
|
0.25
|
P : 30
|
|
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Sulphur, total, percent by mass, Max
(See Note 3)
|
3.5
|
4.0
|
4.0
|
4.5
|
P : 33
(for reference)
and P : 35
(for routine)
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Water content, percent by volume, Max
|
1.0
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P : 40
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