ASPJ 240 a

NO

CHARACERISTC

ASPJ 240 a

ACCEPTED LIMIT

METHOD

1

Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C

4.5-5.5cSt

ASTM

D – 445

2

Congealing point

50-54°C

ASTM

D - 938

3

Penetration consistency

More than 130

(0.1mm)

ASTM

D - 937

4

Color

( Lovibond )

Max1.0Y

IP–17 Method  A 2" cell

5

Acidity  or  Alkalinity

According to test method

B.P2007

6

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

not more than absorbance of solution 6mg/l naphthalene in DMSO@278nm

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7

Drop melting point

53-58

ASTM

D - 127

8

Sulphated ash

Less than 0.05%

BP 2010

9

Flash point

Min 212°C

ASTM

D - 92

10

specific gravity @60 °C

0.82-0.84

USP

11

Odor

Odor less when rubbed on hand

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