Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-17-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-1-17-.03 - Standards For Kerosene

(1) Kerosene as defined under Code of Ala. 1975, § 8-17-80(3) above is further defined for purposes of this Chapter as follows:

(a) No. 1-K, special low-sulphur grade kerosene suitable for use in nonflue-connected kerosene appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.

(b) No. 2-K, regular grade kerosene for use in flue-connected burner appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.

(2) Grade of kerosene, hereinafter designated as 1-K and 2-K defined above shall conform to the following tests and specifications:

(a) Color (Method ASTM D-156) shall not be darker than plus 16 saybolt for both 1-K and 2-K.

(b) Flash point (Method ASTM D-56) shall not be less than 100° F minimum for both 1-K and 2-K.

(c) Sulfur (Method ASTM D-1266) shall be as follows:

1. For 1-K, maximum sulfur content 0.04 weight %.

2. For 2-K, maximum sulfur content 0.30 weight %.

(d) Volatility (Method ASTM D-86) Distillation ° C (° F) for both 1-K and 2-K shall be as follows:

1. 10% recovered - 205° C (401° F) maximum.

2. Final boiling point - 300° C (572° F) maximum.

(e) Both 1-K and 2-K shall contain no more than a trace of water, suspended matter, or sediment.

(f) Viscosity, at 40° C (ASTM Method D-445) 1.0 cSt minimum 1.9 cSt maximum.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-17-.03

Filed April 19, 1982. Reformatted: Filed June 26, 1986.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 8-17-81.