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