ASTM D3699 : 18

Standard Specification for Kerosene

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers two grades of kerosene suitable for use in critical kerosene burner applications:

1.1.1 No. 1-K—A special low-sulfur grade kerosene suitable for use in nonflue-connected kerosene burner appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.

1.1.2 No. 2-K—A regular grade kerosene suitable for use in flue-connected burner appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.

1.2 This specification is intended for use in purchasing, as a reference for industry and governmental standardization, and as a source of technical information.

1.3 This specification, unless otherwise provided by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, prescribes the required properties of kerosene at the time and place of custody transfer.

Note 1: The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create problems in the handling of kerosenes. For more information on the subject, see Guide D4865.

1.4 Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations which can be more restrictive.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.