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ISO 8217 Specs

MARINE DISTILLATE FUELS

 

Parameter

Unit

Limit

DMX

DMA

DMZ

DMB

Viscosity at 40°C

mm²/s

Max

5.500

6.000

6.000

11.00

Viscosity at 40°C

mm²/s

Min

1.400

2.000

3.000

2.000

Micro Carbon Residueat 10% Residue

% m/m

Max

0.30

0.30

0.30

-

Density at 15°C

kg/m3

Max

-

890.0

890.0

900.0

Micro Carbon Residue

% m/m

Max

-

-

-

0.30

Sulphur a

% m/m

Max

1.00

1.50

1.50

2.00

Water

% V/V

Max

-

-

-

0.30 b

Total sediment by hot filtration

% m/m

Max

-

-

-

0.10 b

Ash

% m/m

Max

0.010

0.010

0.010

0.010

Flash point

0°C

Min

43.0

60.0

60.0

60.0

Pour point, Summer

0°C

Max

-

0

0

6

Pour point, Winter

°C

Max

-

-6

-6

0

Cloud point

°C

Max

-16

-

-

-

Calculated Cetane Index

 

Min

45

40

40

35

Acid Number

mgKOH/g

Max

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Oxidation stability

g/m3

Max

25

25

25

25 c

Lubricity, corrected wear scar diameter (wsd 1.4 at 60°C d

um

Max

520

520

520

520 c

Hydrogen sulphide e

mg/kg

Max

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

Appearance

 

 

Clear & Bright f

b, c

a

A sulphur limit of 1.00% m/m applies in the Emission Control Areas designated by the International Maritime Organization. As there may be local variations, the purchaser shall define the maximum sulphur content according to the relevant statutory requirements, notwithstanding the limits given in this table.

b

If the sample is not clear and bright, total sediment by hot filtration and water test shall be required.

c

Oxidation stability and lubricity tests are not applicable if the sample is not clear and bright.

d

Applicable if sulphur is less than 0.050% m/m.

e

Effective only from 1 July 2012.

f

If the sample is dyed and not transparent, water test shall be required. The water content shall not exceed 200 mg/kg (0.02% m/m).

 

 

 

MARINE RESIDUAL FUELS

 

Parameter

Unit

Limit

RMA a

RMB

RMD

RME

RMG

RMK

10

30

80

180

180

380

500

700

380

500

700

Viscosity at 50°C

mm²/s

Max

10.00

30.00

80.00

180.0

180.0

380.0

500.0

700.0

380.0

500.0

700.0

Density at 15°C

kg/m3

Max

920.0

960.0

975.0

991.0

991.0

1010.0

Micro Carbon Residue

% m/m

Max

2.50

10.00

14.00

15.00

 18.00 20.00
Aluminium + Silicon mg/kg Max 25 40 50 60
Sodium mg/kg Max 50 100 50 100
Ash % m/m Max 0.040 0.070 0.100 0.150
Vanadium mg/kg Max 50 150 350 450
CCAI - Max 850 860 870
Water % V/V Max 0.30 0.50
Pour point (upper) b, Summer °C Max 6 30
Pour point (upper) b, Winter °C Max 0 30
Flash point °C Min 60.0
Sulphur c % m/m Max Statutory requirements
Total Sediment, aged % m/m Max 0.10
Acid Number e mgKOH/g Max 2.5

Used lubricating oils (ULO):

Calcium and Zinc; or Calcium and Phosphorus

 mg/kg -

The fuel shall be free from ULO, and shall be considered to contain ULO when either one of the following conditions is met:

Calcium > 30 and zinc >15; or
Calcium > 30 and phosphorus > 15.
Hydrogen sulphide d mg/kg Max 2.00
a This residual marine fuel grade is formerly DMC distillate under ISO 8217:2005.

b

 Purchasers shall ensure that this pour point is suitable for the equipment on board, especially in cold climates.
c The purchaser shall define the maximum sulphur content according to the relevant statutory requirements.
d Effective only from 1 July 2012.
e

Strong acids are not acceptable, even at levels not detectable by the standard test methods for SAN.
As acid numbers below the values stated in the table do not guarantee that the fuels are free from problems associated with the presence of acidic compounds, it is the responsibility of the supplier and the purchaser to agree upon an acceptable acid number.

 

 

 

Source: ISO 8217 Fourth Edition 2010-06-15
Petroleum products - Fuels (class F) - Specifications of marine fuels

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