ASTM D3699 Standard Specification for Kerosine
3. General Requirements
3.1 Kerosine shall be a refined petroleum distillate consisting of a homogeneous mixture of hydrocarbons essentially free of water, inorganic acidic or basic compounds, and excessive amounts of particulate contaminants. Additive usage can be established by mutual agreement of the supplier and the purchaser.
4. Detailed Requirements
4.1 The kerosine shall conform to the detailed requirements prescribed in Table 1.
4.2 The kerosine shall conform to the following requirements when tested for burning quality as specified:
4.2.1 Time of Burning - A minimum of 16 h continuous burning after the first weighing shall be required.
4.2.2 Rate of Burning - After the first weighing, the rate of burning shall be 18 to 26 g/h with the Institute of Petroleum (IP) Test Method, IP 10.
4.2.3 Appearance of Chimney at End of Tests - The chimney shall have no more than a light, white deposit.
4.2.4 Flame Characteristics at End of Test - At the end of test, the width of the flame shall not vary by more than 6 mm, and the height of the flame shall not have lowered by more than 5 mm from the respective measurements recorded at the start of the test.
NOTE 2 - The significance of ASTM specifications for kerosine is discussed in Appendix X1.
