Dual purpose kerosene can be used as aviation fuel (JET A-1), and as cooking and Lighting oil (Illuminating Kerosene –IK) hence its name dual purpose kerosene.
Kerosene is still the most popular cooking oil used in the country because it is relatively affordable and not highly combustible. Also widely used as a solvent in industries. Illuminating Kerosene sold in Kenya must meet critical KEBS standards shown below;
Specifications
| CHARACTERISTICS | LIMITS |
|---|---|
| Specific gravity 60°/60 F | 0.820 (max.) |
| Distillation | |
| Recovered @ 200°C (%vol.) | 20 (min.) |
| FBP (OC) | 300 (max.) |
| Colour | 20 (min.) |
| Odour | Merchantable |
| Flash point (Abel, oF) | 105 (min.) |
| Total sulphur (%wt) | 0.15 (max.) |
| Copper corrosion (3hr @ 50 °C) | No.1 strip 9max. |
| Smoke point (mm) | 22 (min.) |
| Char value (mg/k) | 15 (max.) |
Our products meet all required standard specifications