- Open : 9am - 5pm (Mon - Sat)
- Unit 8, South Staffs Terminal, Lynn Lane, Shenstone, Staffs, WS14 OED
Learn about the C1 grade kerosene fuel specifications as per BS 2869. It is also known as C1 Kerosene.
C1 grade oil or C1 kerosene is an extremely low sulphur kerosene with a high smoke point and clean burning. It is a suitable fuel for home heating applications as it does not produce any acidic gases during its combustion. It can also be used in horticulture applications where carbon dioxide and heat are required.
Below is the table that gives a detailed overview of the specifications of C1 grade oil as per BS 2869.
Parameter | Maximum | Minimum | Typical | Unit |
Appearance | Clear & bright, pale yellow, free from visible sediments | |||
Char value (1) | 10 | – | 3 | mg/kg |
Copper corrosion (2 hrs at 100°C) | 1 | – | 1 | Class |
Density at 15°C | 0.82 | 0.775 | kg/m³ | |
Distillation recovery | ||||
at 200°C | 60 | 15 | – | % (v/v) |
at 240°C | – | 50 | – | % (v/v) |
Final boiling point | 280 | – | – | °C |
Flashpoint (PMCC) | – | 43 | – | °C |
Gross calorific value (2) | – | – | 46,500 | J/g |
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | 2 | – | 1.1 | mm²/s |
Net calorific value (2) | – | – | 43,000 | J/g |
Smoke point | – | 34 | – | mm |
Sulphur | 0.04 | – | <0.04 | % (m/m) |
Water content | 200 | – | <100 | mg/kg |