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Light Diesel Oil standards

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Light Diesel Oil tests, cited methods and companion protocols
Test / parameterMethods cited on product pageRelevant protocols in registryWhy the test matters
Density / relative densityASTM D4052 / ISO 12185ASTM D4052 · ISO 12185 · IS 1448 Part 16 · IS 1448 Part 32 · IS 1448 Part 167 · DIN EN ISO 12185 · DIN 51757Supports identity, blending, quantity conversion and energy-related calculations.
Distillation / volatilityASTM D86 / ISO 3405 or product-specific methodASTM D86 · ISO 3405 · IS 1448 Part 18 · DIN EN ISO 3405 · ASTM D5800 · DIN 51581Describes boiling distribution, evaporation and compositional change.
Flash pointASTM D93 / ISO 2719 or product-specific methodASTM D92 · ASTM D93 · ISO 2719 · IS 1448 Part 20 · IS 1448 Part 21 · DIN EN ISO 2719Screens volatile contamination and supports safe handling.
Water and sedimentASTM D6304 plus product-appropriate sediment methodsASTM D6304 · ASTM D1533 · IEC 60814 · ISO 3733 · ASTM D2709 · IS 1448 Part 182 · DIN 51777Identifies corrosion, filtration, combustion, microbial and storage risks.
Sulfur / composition markersASTM D5453 / D4294 / product specificationASTM D5453 · ASTM D4294 · ISO 20846 · ISO 8754 · ISO 14596 · IS 1448 Part 159 · IS 1448 Part 160 · IS 1448 Part 161 · DIN EN ISO 20846Supports grade identity, emissions and contamination assessment.
Ignition quality / cetaneASTM D613; ASTM D6890; EN 15195ASTM D613 · ISO 5165 · ASTM D6890 · EN 15195 · ASTM D4737 · IS 1448 Part 9 · IS 1448 Part 174 · DIN EN ISO 5165Supports diesel ignition delay, combustion quality and grade identity.
Fuel lubricity / HFRRASTM D6079; ISO 12156-1ASTM D6079 · ISO 12156-1 · IS 1448 Part 149 · DIN EN ISO 12156-1Evaluates boundary lubrication relevant to diesel fuel pumps and injectors.
Cold-flow propertiesASTM D6371 / EN 116 CFPP; ASTM D2500 cloud point; ASTM D97 pour pointASTM D6371 · EN 116 · ASTM D2500 · ASTM D97 · ISO 3016 · ASTM D5972 · ASTM D2386 · IP 16 · IS 1448 Part 10 Section 1 · IS 1448 Part 10 Section 2 · IS 1448 Part 110 · DIN EN 116Assesses wax crystallisation and filterability during low-temperature storage and operation.
Carbon residue / asphaltenic tendencyASTM D4530; IP 375; product-specific asphaltene methodASTM D4530 · ISO 10307-1 · ISO 10307-2 · IP 375 · IS 1448 Part 8 · IS 1448 Part 189 · Product-specific validated method · Ion chromatography · ICP-OESIndicates residue-forming tendency relevant to heavy fuel atomisation, deposits and combustion cleanliness.
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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D4052

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 12185

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 16

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 32

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 167

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 12185

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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DIN · Test method

DIN 51757

Density and relative density

Determines density for identity, quantity conversion, blending and compositional assessment using temperature-controlled instrumentation.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D86

Distillation and volatility distribution

Determines boiling-range distribution of petroleum products for identity, volatility, combustion and contamination assessment.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 3405

Distillation and volatility distribution

Determines boiling-range distribution of petroleum products for identity, volatility, combustion and contamination assessment.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 18

Distillation and volatility distribution

Determines boiling-range distribution of petroleum products for identity, volatility, combustion and contamination assessment.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 3405

Distillation and volatility distribution

Determines boiling-range distribution of petroleum products for identity, volatility, combustion and contamination assessment.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D92

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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ASTM D93

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 2719

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 20

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 21

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 2719

Flash point

Determines flash point using the apparatus and open- or closed-cup procedure required by the product specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D6304

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D1533

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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IEC · Test method

IEC 60814

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 3733

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D2709

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 182

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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DIN · Test method

DIN 51777

Water by Karl Fischer and product-specific methods

Quantifies water by coulometric or volumetric Karl Fischer titration, or by the product-specific separation method named in the governing specification.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D5453

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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ASTM D4294

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 20846

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 8754

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 14596

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 159

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 160

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 161

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 20846

Sulfur content

Determines sulfur by ultraviolet fluorescence or X-ray fluorescence at the concentration range and matrix covered by the selected method.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D613

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 5165

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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ASTM D6890

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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EN · Test method

EN 15195

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D4737

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 9

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 174

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 5165

Diesel ignition quality and cetane index

Determines ignition quality in a reference engine or approved constant-volume instrument, or calculates an index from specified fuel properties.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D6079

Diesel fuel lubricity / HFRR

Determines diesel-fuel lubricity by high-frequency reciprocating rig under controlled temperature, humidity and conditioning.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 12156-1

Diesel fuel lubricity / HFRR

Determines diesel-fuel lubricity by high-frequency reciprocating rig under controlled temperature, humidity and conditioning.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 149

Diesel fuel lubricity / HFRR

Determines diesel-fuel lubricity by high-frequency reciprocating rig under controlled temperature, humidity and conditioning.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN ISO 12156-1

Diesel fuel lubricity / HFRR

Determines diesel-fuel lubricity by high-frequency reciprocating rig under controlled temperature, humidity and conditioning.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D6371

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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EN · Test method

EN 116

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ASTM D2500

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D97

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 3016

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ASTM D5972

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D2386

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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IP/EI · Test method

IP 16

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 10 Section 1

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 10 Section 2

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 110

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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DIN · Test method

DIN EN 116

Cold-flow and low-temperature fuel properties

Characterises filterability, cloud formation, freezing or pour behaviour using the test specified for the fuel and climatic grade.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D5800

Evaporation loss

Determines lubricant volatility or evaporation loss at defined temperature and airflow or vacuum conditions.

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DIN · Test method

DIN 51581

Evaporation loss

Determines lubricant volatility or evaporation loss at defined temperature and airflow or vacuum conditions.

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ASTM · Test method

ASTM D4530

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 10307-1

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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ISO · Test method

ISO 10307-2

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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IP/EI · Test method

IP 375

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 8

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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IS/BIS · Test method

IS 1448 Part 189

Carbon residue and total sediment

Determines residue-forming tendency or sediment in distillate and residual fuels using the method required by the product specification.

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IS/BIS · Product specification

IS 1460

Indian liquid-fuel product specifications

Indian product specifications define grade requirements and referenced test methods for fuels supplied in the Indian market.

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IS/BIS · Product specification

IS 2796

Indian liquid-fuel product specifications

Indian product specifications define grade requirements and referenced test methods for fuels supplied in the Indian market.

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IS/BIS · Product specification

IS 1459

Indian liquid-fuel product specifications

Indian product specifications define grade requirements and referenced test methods for fuels supplied in the Indian market.

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IS/BIS · Product specification

IS 1571

Indian liquid-fuel product specifications

Indian product specifications define grade requirements and referenced test methods for fuels supplied in the Indian market.

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IS/BIS · Product specification

IS 1593

Indian liquid-fuel product specifications

Indian product specifications define grade requirements and referenced test methods for fuels supplied in the Indian market.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Product-specific validated method

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

Ion chromatography

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.

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OEM / laboratory · Screening / complementary method

ICP-OES

Concentration, pH, conductivity and ionic profile

Uses the product specification and a validated density, refractive-index, electrochemical, ion-chromatography or elemental method to assess aqueous and specialty-fluid composition.

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