Furnace Oil is a refined petroleum product commonly used as fuel and industrial solvent. It is widely applied in heating, lighting, and manufacturing processes. Furnace Oil offers stable combustion, controlled volatility, and dependable quality.
| Sr.No. | Parameter | Specifications | Standards Method | Typical Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Density @ 15 deg. C g/ml | 0.9600 | IS 1448, P: 16 | 0.9600 |
| 2 | Flash Point (PMC), deg. C | 66 Min. | IS 1448, P: 21 | 75 |
| 3 | Viscosity, Kinematic 50 deg. C, cSt | 165 Max. | IS 1448, P: 25 | 160 |
| 4 | Calorific Value, gross Cal/g | Report | IS 1448, P: 6 | 10350 |
| 5 | Water content % vol. | 1 Max. | IS 1448, P: 40 | < 0.05 |
| 6 | Ash % wt. | 0.1 Max. | IS 1448, P: 4 | 0.04 |
| 7 | Sulphur, Total % wt. | 2.8 Max | IS 1448, P: 33/35 | 2.70 |
| 8 | Sediment % wt. | 0.25 Max. | IS 1448, P: 30 | 0.02 |
| 9 | Acidity, Inorganic mg KOH/gm | Nil | IS 1448, P: 2 | Nil |
| 10 | Pour Point °C | +27 Max. | IS 1448, P: 10 | + 3 |
| 11 | Asphaltene content, % wt. | 7.0 Max | IP 143 | 5.0 |
| 12 | Micro Carbon Residue, %wt | 16.0 Max | ASTM 4530 | 15.5 |
| 13 | Cleanliness spot Rating | No 2 (faint or poorly defined inner ring) | ASTM D 4740 | No. 1 |
