Furnace Oil

Test Type	Method	Specifications
Relative Density at 15/15 ℃, g/ml	P: 16 or 32	To be reported
Water content, %v	P: 40	Max 1.0
Flash Point (P.M.C.C), ℃	P: 21	Min 60
Viscosity (Kinematic) @ 50℃, cSt	P: 25	Max 380
Sulphur, %w	ASTM D:4294	Max 4.0
Acidity (Inorganic), mg KOG/g	P:2	Nil
Sediment by Extraction, %w	P:30	Max 0.25
Ash, %w	P:4	Max 0.1
Gross Cal Value (calculated) Kcal/Kg	P:7	To be reported
Note: Fuel oil for marine users in diesel engines shall not exceed a limit of 0.99 Recognising the necessity for low sulphur fuel oil in some specialised uses; a lower limit may be specified mutual agreement between the buyer and the supplier.
CONFORMS TO BIS SPECIFICATIONS, IS : 1593 - 1982 FOR FURNACE OILS - MV2
In addition to the above, BPCL follows the specifications for better customer satisfaction.
Sulphur, %w (for export purpose)	IP336	Max 3.5