Naphtha is a versatile petroleum fraction used as a feedstock in petrochemical plants and as an industrial solvent. It plays a key role in the production of fuels, plastics, and chemicals. Naphtha is valued for its efficiency, purity, and wide applicability.
| Sr. No. | Test | Method | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Density @ 15°C, g/ml | IS 1448 P :16 | To be reported |
| 2 | Colour* | IS 1448 P :14 | Min. +25 |
| 3 | Total Sulphur, ppmw | ASTM D : 4294 / IS 1448 P :34 | Max. 300 |
| 4 | Lead ppbw* | ASTM D 1368 | Max. 100 |
| 5 | Distillation : | IS 1448 P :18 | |
| 6 | IBP, Deg.C | 110±2 | |
| 7 | DP, Deg.C | 143±2 | |
| In addition, BPCL will conform to the following specifications - but these will not be tested in routine. | |||
| 8 | Colour | P : 14 | Min. +25 |
| 9 | Lead ppbw | ASTM D 1368 | Max. 100 |
