1. (1) Kerosene as defined under Code of Ala. 1975, §8-17-80(3) above is further defined for purposes of this Chapter as follows:

   1. (a) No. 1-K, special low-sulphur grade kerosene suitable for use in nonflue-connected kerosene appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.
   2. (b) No. 2-K, regular grade kerosene for use in flue-connected burner appliances and for use in wick-fed illuminating lamps.

2. (2) Grade of kerosene, hereinafter designated as 1-K and 2-K defined above shall conform to the following tests and specifications:

   1. (a) Color (Method ASTM D-156) shall not be darker than plus 16 saybolt for both 1-K and 2-K.
   2. (b) Flash point (Method ASTM D-56) shall not be less than 100° F minimum for both 1-K and 2-K.

   3. (c) Sulfur (Method ASTM D-1266) shall be as follows:

      1. 1. For 1-K, maximum sulfur content 0.04 weight %.
      2. 2. For 2-K, maximum sulfur content 0.30 weight %.

   4. (d) Volatility (Method ASTM D-86) Distillation ° C (° F) for both 1-K and 2-K shall be as follows:

      1. 1. 10% recovered - 205° C (401° F) maximum.
      2. 2. Final boiling point - 300° C (572° F) maximum.
   5. (e) Both 1-K and 2-K shall contain no more than a trace of water, suspended matter, or sediment.
   6. (f) Viscosity, at 40° C (ASTM Method D-445) 1.0 cSt minimum 1.9 cSt maximum.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §8-17-81.

History: Filed April 19, 1982. Reformatted: Filed June 26, 1986.