LPG
LPG or liquefied petroleum gas is the mixture of propane and butane which is mainly distributed in small cylinders in liquid form. LPG has a wide variety of uses as fuel for cooking, heating, motor fuel, refrigerant gas etc. BSTI identification number for LPG is – BDS 1182:2003.
| Sl. | Properties | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Density at 15⁰C | Kg/L | 0.55±0.01 | ASTM D1657 |
| 02 | Vapor Pressure at 37.8 ⁰C | psi | Max.100 | ASTM D1267 |
| 03 | Copper Strip Corrosion (1 hour at 37.8⁰C) |
- | Max No. 1 | ASTM D1838 |
| 04 | Volatility: Evaporation temperature for 95 % vol | ⁰C (⁰F) | Max 2.2 (Max.36) | ASTM D1837 |
| 05 | Composition: Propane Butane |
mol% | Min. 30 Min. 60 |
Gas Chromatography |
