Division 1.1 Type: Diesel (non-road gas-oil)
United Kingdom
| The values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 ‘Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test’ have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify the questions as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied. | ||||
| The range for the cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations. | ||||
| Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life. | ||||
| Parameter | Unit | Limitsf1 | Test Method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| minimum | maximum | |||
| Cetane numberf2 | 45 | 56,0 | EN-ISO 5165 | |
| Density at 15 °C | kg/m3 | 833 | 865 | EN-ISO 3675 |
| Distillation: | ||||
| 50 % point | °C | 245 | — | EN-ISO 3405 |
| 95 % point | °C | 345 | 350 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| °C | — | 370 | EN-ISO 3405 |
| Flash point | °C | 55 | — | EN 22719 |
| CFPP | °C | — | – 5 | EN 116 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | mm2/s | 2,3 | 3,3 | EN-ISO 3104 |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | % m/m | 2,0 | 6,0 | IP 391 |
| Sulphur contentf3 | mg/kg | — | 10 | ASTM D 5453 |
| Copper corrosion | — | class 1 | EN-ISO 2160 | |
| Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR) | % m/m | — | 0,2 | EN-ISO 10370 |
| Ash content | % m/m | — | 0,01 | EN-ISO 6245 |
| Total contamination | mg/kg | — | 24 | EN 12662 |
| Water content | % m/m | — | 0,02 | EN-ISO 12937 |
| Neutralization (strong acid) number | mg KOH/g | — | 0,10 | ASTM D 974 |
| Oxidation stability | mg/ml | — | 0,025 | EN-ISO 12205 |
| Lubricity (HFRR wear scar diameter at 60 °C) | μm | — | 400 | CEC F-06-A-96 |
| Oxidation stability at 110 °C | H | 20,0 | — | EN 15751 |
| FAME | % v/v | — | 7,0 | EN 14078 |
Annotations
Footnotes
- f1
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The values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 ‘Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test’ have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility).
Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify the questions as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied.
- f2
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The range for the cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.
- f3
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Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.