ASTM D187 standard test method for burning quality of kerosine
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the qualitative determination of the burning properties of kerosine to be used for illuminating purposes. (Warning - Combustible. Vapor harmful.)
NOTE 1 - The corresponding Institute of Petroleum (IP) test method is IP 10 which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tendencies of the kerosine, whereas Test Method D 187 features a qualitative performance evaluation of the kerosine. Both test methods subject the kerosine to somewhat more severe operating conditions than would be experienced in typical designated applications.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warning statements appear throughout the test method.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating Oils
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
2.2 Other Document:
Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and Rum, Treasury Dept., U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Publication No. 368
