Petroleum, Fuels & Lubricants
Testing for refineries, blending plants, lubricant manufacturers and fuel depots — flash, viscosity, distillation, sulphur and contamination.
Flash point decides how a product is stored, licensed and moved, and it is the number most often quoted without its method attached. Pensky-Martens closed cup (ASTM D93), Cleveland open cup (ASTM D92) and Abel closed cup do not return the same figure on the same sample. The Indian classification that actually carries legal weight — Petroleum Class A below 23 °C, Class B from 23 °C to below 65 °C, Class C from 65 °C to below 93 °C — is written around the Abel apparatus, which IS 1448 carries as P:20. Buying a Pensky-Martens tester because it is the one every catalogue lists, then reporting a petroleum class against it, is a recurring and expensive error. Heating rate matters as much: run the ramp faster than the method allows and the flash reads high.
Tests run here
- Flash point by Abel, Pensky-Martens and Cleveland open cup
- Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C and 100 °C, and viscosity index
- Density and API gravity by hydrometer and by digital density meter
- Distillation range at atmospheric pressure
- Pour point, cloud point and cold filter plugging point
- Total sulphur by X-ray fluorescence or UV fluorescence
- Acid number, base number and water by Karl Fischer
- Ash, carbon residue and copper strip corrosion
Governed by
- IS 1448 — methods of test for petroleum and its products
- IS 1460 for automotive diesel fuel and IS 2796 for motor gasoline
- ASTM D93, D92, D445, D86, D97, D4052, D664 and D4294
- Petroleum Act 1934 and Petroleum Rules 2002, administered by PESO
- NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025
- petroleum
- physical-properties
- chromatography
- sample-preparation
What this sector draws on
Analytical Balance, 220 g × 0.1 mg
Four-decimal analytical balance with draught shield and internal or external calibration.
Ex-stockISO/IEC 17025Capacity: 220 g
Specification for Analytical Balance, 220 g × 0.1 mg
Specification for Analytical Balance, 220 g × 0.1 mg Capacity 220 g Readability 0.1 mg (0.0001 g) Repeatability ≤ 0.1 mg Linearity ± 0.2 mg Pan size 90 mm ø Calibration Internal motorised or external OIML class E2 weight Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract Standards
ISO/IEC 17025Typical applications
- Weighing for standard and reagent preparation
- Gravimetric analysis
- Sample weighing for assay
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pH Meter, Benchtop, Five-Point Calibration
Microprocessor benchtop pH and mV meter with automatic temperature compensation and up to five-point calibration.
Ex-stockpH range: −2.00 to 16.00
Specification for pH Meter, Benchtop, Five-Point Calibration
Specification for pH Meter, Benchtop, Five-Point Calibration pH range −2.00 to 16.00 pH resolution 0.01 (0.001 on selected models) Accuracy ± 0.01 pH Calibration points Up to 5, with auto buffer recognition Temperature ATC, −10 to 110 °C Output RS-232 / USB, optional printer Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Typical applications
- pH measurement in water, effluent and process samples
- Pharmaceutical QC pH determination
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UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Double Beam
Double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer for quantitative absorbance and scanning work.
IndentUSP <857>Wavelength range: 190–1100 nm
Specification for UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Double Beam
Specification for UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Double Beam Wavelength range 190–1100 nm Spectral bandwidth 1 nm (2 nm and variable on selected models) Wavelength accuracy ± 0.3 nm Photometric range −0.3 to 3.0 A Stray light < 0.05% T at 220 nm Software PC control; 21 CFR Part 11 package to order Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
USP <857>Typical applications
- Quantitative assay by absorbance
- COD, nitrate, phosphate and metals colorimetry
- Dissolution and content uniformity testing
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Kjeldahl Digestion and Distillation Unit
Digestion block with fume scrubber and steam distillation unit for total nitrogen and crude protein determination.
IndentDigestion positions: 3, 6, 8 or 12
Specification for Kjeldahl Digestion and Distillation Unit
Specification for Kjeldahl Digestion and Distillation Unit Digestion positions 3, 6, 8 or 12 Digestion temperature Up to 450 °C, PID controlled Fume scrubber Water aspirator or recirculating, with neutralisation Distillation Steam generator with automatic alkali dosing Recovery ≥ 99.5% on ammonium sulphate reference Site preparation Required — foundation or utilities Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Typical applications
- Crude protein in food and feed
- Total Kjeldahl nitrogen in water and effluent
- Nitrogen in soil and fertiliser
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Conductivity / TDS Meter, Benchtop and Portable
Conductivity, TDS, salinity and resistivity measurement with automatic temperature compensation.
Ex-stockUSP <645>Conductivity range: 0.01 µS/cm to 200 mS/cm, auto-ranging
Specification for Conductivity / TDS Meter, Benchtop and Portable
Specification for Conductivity / TDS Meter, Benchtop and Portable Conductivity range 0.01 µS/cm to 200 mS/cm, auto-ranging Accuracy ± 0.5% of full scale Cell constants K = 0.1, 1.0 and 10.0 Temperature ATC with selectable coefficient Services Calibration · Operator training · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
USP <645>Typical applications
- Purified water system monitoring
- Effluent and process water conductivity
- TDS in drinking water
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Muffle Furnace, 1200 °C
Programmable high-temperature muffle furnace for ashing, loss on ignition and heat treatment.
Ex-stockIS 4032Maximum temperature: 1200 °C (1400 °C on request)
Specification for Muffle Furnace, 1200 °C
Specification for Muffle Furnace, 1200 °C Maximum temperature 1200 °C (1400 °C on request) Chamber sizes 4 L, 7 L, 12 L and 22 L Control PID with digital display; programmable ramp-soak to order Stability ± 5 °C at set point Heating elements Kanthal A1 on ceramic; SiC rods on 1400 °C models Insulation Ceramic fibre Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
IS 4032Typical applications
- Loss on ignition of cement, fly ash and aggregate
- Ash content of coal, food and polymer
- Sulphate and chloride content preparation
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Hot Air Oven, Digital, 250 °C
Forced-convection laboratory oven with stainless steel chamber for drying, moisture determination and dry-heat sterilisation.
Ex-stockIS 2720 (Part 2)Temperature range: Ambient +10 °C to 250 °C (300 °C on request)
Specification for Hot Air Oven, Digital, 250 °C
Specification for Hot Air Oven, Digital, 250 °C Temperature range Ambient +10 °C to 250 °C (300 °C on request) Uniformity ± 2 °C at 105 °C Chamber Stainless steel 304, sizes from 45 L to 336 L Air circulation Forced, with adjustable fresh-air damper Control Digital PID with over-temperature cut-out Services Installation & commissioning · Calibration · Validation & qualification · Annual maintenance contract · Spares & consumables Standards
IS 2720 (Part 2)Typical applications
- Moisture content of soil, aggregate and food
- Drying of glassware and samples
- Dry-heat sterilisation
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Vacuum Oven, Laboratory, 27 Litres
Double-walled 27-litre vacuum oven with a mirror-polished stainless steel 316 chamber and PID control from 50 °C to 200 °C, for drying heat-sensitive materials at reduced pressure.
IndentTemperature range: 50 °C to 200 °C
Specification for Vacuum Oven, Laboratory, 27 Litres
Specification for Vacuum Oven, Laboratory, 27 Litres Temperature range 50 °C to 200 °C Vacuum range 50 to 760 mm of Hg Controller PID digital controller with auto-tune Inner chamber Stainless steel 316, mirror polished Construction Double walled, with stainless steel 304 exterior Observation window Thick tempered glass Shelves Two, removable Capacity 27 litres Working chamber 300 × 300 × 300 mm (12 × 12 × 12 inch) Power 1750 W Power supply 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase, AC Typical applications
- Vacuum drying of heat-sensitive materials
- Uniform drying of laboratory samples
- Industrial drying of heat-sensitive product
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Digital Water Bath, 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Hole
Stainless steel digital water bath in four sizes from 6 to 24 litres, with 125 mm concentric-ring openings, PID control and a drain valve, for heating samples in beakers and flasks.
IndentNumber of holes, 2H / 4H / 6H / 8H: 2 / 4 / 6 / 8
Specification for Digital Water Bath, 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Hole
Specification for Digital Water Bath, 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Hole Number of holes, 2H / 4H / 6H / 8H 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Volume (approx.), 2H / 4H / 6H / 8H 6 L / 12 L / 18 L / 24 L Linear size (L x W x H), 2H / 4H / 6H / 8H 301 x 157 x 142 mm / 304 x 304 x 138 mm / 305 x 470 x 138 mm / 305 x 610 x 138 mm Hole size 125 mm Cover ring per hole 5 rings per hole Temperature range RT +10°C ~ 100°C Temperature resolution 0.1°C Temperature accuracy 0.5°C Temperature control mode PID, microcomputer program Heater Stainless steel U type heating element Water outlet Independent drain valve Wetted materials Stainless steel pot, stamped inner liner with sealing structure; stainless steel and PC on all water contact surfaces 9 further specifications on the full record.
Typical applications
- Heating biological and biochemical samples
- Cell and bacteria culture at set temperature
- Reagent warming and sample thawing
- Enzyme and serological incubation
- Evaporation and extraction in beakers and flasks
Also known as
- Water bath
- Serological water bath
- Constant temperature water bath
- Multi-hole water bath
- Digital thermostatic bath
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Methanol
CAS 67-56-1Methanol across the full grade ladder — Extra Pure, AR, HPLC, LC-MS, GC headspace and specially dried.
CH₃OH · 32.04 g/mol · ≥ 99.8% (HPLC grade)
Ex-stockEXTRA PUREARHPLCLC MS+2500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L · 200 L drum
Specification for Methanol
Specification for Methanol Pack sizes 500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L — on request · 200 L drum — on request HSN code 29051100 Signal word Danger Transport UN1230 · Packing group II Grades offered
EXTRA PUREARHPLCLC MSGCSPECIALLY DRIEDTypical applications
- HPLC and LC-MS mobile phase
- Sample extraction and dilution
- Karl Fischer titration solvent
- Recrystallisation
Also known as
- Methyl alcohol
- MeOH
- Carbinol
Acetonitrile
CAS 75-05-8The reversed-phase workhorse, in gradient-tested HPLC, LC-MS and specially dried grades.
CH₃CN · 41.05 g/mol · ≥ 99.9% (HPLC grade)
Ex-stockARHPLCLC MSSPECIALLY DRIED500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L
Specification for Acetonitrile
Specification for Acetonitrile Pack sizes 500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L — on request Signal word Danger Transport UN1648 · Packing group II Grades offered
ARHPLCLC MSSPECIALLY DRIEDTypical applications
- Reversed-phase HPLC and UHPLC mobile phase
- LC-MS/MS trace quantitation
- DNA and peptide synthesis
- Protein precipitation
Also known as
- ACN
- Methyl cyanide
- Ethanenitrile
Acetone
CAS 67-64-1General-purpose and HPLC-grade acetone, plus electronic grade for precision cleaning.
(CH₃)₂CO · 58.08 g/mol · ≥ 99.5%
Ex-stockEXTRA PUREARHPLCELECTRONIC500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L · 25 L · 200 L drum
Specification for Acetone
Specification for Acetone Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L · 25 L — on request · 200 L drum — on request Signal word Danger Transport UN1090 · Packing group II Grades offered
EXTRA PUREARHPLCELECTRONICTypical applications
- Glassware rinsing and rapid drying
- Extraction and degreasing
- HPLC and spectroscopy where UV cut-off allows
Also known as
- Propan-2-one
- Dimethyl ketone
Isopropyl Alcohol
CAS 67-63-0Isopropanol in AR, HPLC and pharmacopoeial grades for cleaning, extraction and chromatography.
C₃H₈O · 60.10 g/mol · ≥ 99.7%
Ex-stockEXTRA PUREARHPLCIP500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L
Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol
Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol Pack sizes 500 ml · 2.5 L · 25 L — on request Signal word Danger Transport UN1219 · Packing group II Grades offered
EXTRA PUREARHPLCIPTypical applications
- Surface and equipment disinfection
- Normal-phase chromatography modifier
- Extraction and recrystallisation
Also known as
- IPA
- Isopropanol
- Propan-2-ol
- 2-Propanol
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Ethanol Absolute 99.9%
CAS 64-17-5Absolute and denatured ethanol for extraction, staining and histological dehydration.
C₂H₅OH · 46.07 g/mol · ≥ 99.9%
IndentEXTRA PUREARHPLCIP500 ml · 2.5 L · 5 L
Specification for Ethanol Absolute 99.9%
Specification for Ethanol Absolute 99.9% Pack sizes 500 ml · 2.5 L · 5 L Signal word Danger Transport UN1170 · Packing group II Grades offered
EXTRA PUREARHPLCIPTypical applications
- Histological dehydration series
- Stain and reagent preparation
- Extraction of plant material
Also known as
- Ethyl alcohol
- EtOH
- Rectified spirit
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Sodium Hydroxide Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
CAS 1310-73-2Ready-standardised 0.1 N sodium hydroxide with the batch factor printed and dated. Also supplied at 0.5 N and 1 N.
NaOH
Ex-stockAR500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L
Specification for Sodium Hydroxide Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
Specification for Sodium Hydroxide Volumetric Solution 0.1 N Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L Grades offered
ARTypical applications
- Acid value and free fatty acid determination
- Assay titration in pharmaceutical QC
- Acidity of water and beverages
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EDTA Volumetric Solution 0.05 M (0.1 N)
Ready-standardised disodium EDTA titrant for hardness and metal ion determination.
Ex-stockAR500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L
Specification for EDTA Volumetric Solution 0.05 M (0.1 N)
Specification for EDTA Volumetric Solution 0.05 M (0.1 N) Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L Grades offered
ARTypical applications
- Total hardness of water
- Calcium and magnesium determination
- Metal ion complexometry
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Silver Nitrate Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
Standardised argentometric titrant for chloride determination, supplied in amber glass.
IndentAR500 ml · 1 L
Specification for Silver Nitrate Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
Specification for Silver Nitrate Volumetric Solution 0.1 N Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L Grades offered
ARTypical applications
- Chloride in water and effluent
- Chloride in concrete and aggregate (IS 14959)
- Salt content in food
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Iodine Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
CAS 7553-56-2Standardised iodine solution for iodimetric titration, in amber glass.
I₂
Ex-stockAR500 ml · 1 L
Specification for Iodine Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
Specification for Iodine Volumetric Solution 0.1 N Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L Grades offered
ARTypical applications
- Iodimetric titration
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphite determination
- Ascorbic acid assay
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Hydrochloric Acid Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
CAS 7647-01-0Ready-standardised hydrochloric acid titrant, factor printed and dated. Also at 0.5 N and 1 N.
HCl
Ex-stockAR500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L
Specification for Hydrochloric Acid Volumetric Solution 0.1 N
Specification for Hydrochloric Acid Volumetric Solution 0.1 N Pack sizes 500 ml · 1 L · 2.5 L Grades offered
ARTypical applications
- Alkalinity of water
- Kjeldahl back-titration
- Assay titration in pharmaceutical QC
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Adapter Cone - Flexible Tubing
Adapter Cone - Flexible Tubing. Borosilicate glass 3.3. 5 sizes, 14 / 23 to 10 / 19.
Indent14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32 · 10 / 19
Specification for Adapter Cone - Flexible Tubing
Specification for Adapter Cone - Flexible Tubing Material Borosilicate glass 3.3 Sizes 14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32 · 10 / 19 14 / 23 5 per case · Cat. 8836A14 19 / 26 5 per case · Cat. 8836A19 24 / 29 5 per case · Cat. 8836A24 29 / 32 5 per case · Cat. 8836A29 10 / 19 5 per case · Cat. 8836B10 14 / 23 5 per case · Cat. 8836B14 19 / 26 5 per case · Cat. 8836B19 24 / 29 5 per case · Cat. 8836B24 29 / 32 5 per case · Cat. 8836B29 Also known as
- Cat. 8836
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Adapter Cone / Rubber Tubing
Adapter Cone / Rubber Tubing. Borosilicate glass 3.3. 5 sizes, 10 / 19 to 29 / 32.
Indent10 / 19 · 14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32
Specification for Adapter Cone / Rubber Tubing
Specification for Adapter Cone / Rubber Tubing Material Borosilicate glass 3.3 Sizes 10 / 19 · 14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32 10 / 19 5 per case · Cat. 8835A10 14 / 23 5 per case · Cat. 8835A14 19 / 26 5 per case · Cat. 8835A19 24 / 29 5 per case · Cat. 8835A24 29 / 32 5 per case · Cat. 8835A29 Also known as
- Cat. 8835
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Adapter Cones Screw Thread
Adapter Cones Screw Thread. Borosilicate glass 3.3. 4 sizes, 14 / 23 to 29 / 32.
Indent14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32
Specification for Adapter Cones Screw Thread
Specification for Adapter Cones Screw Thread Material Borosilicate glass 3.3 Sizes 14 / 23 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 / 32 14 / 23 5 per case · Cat. 8840A14 19 / 26 5 per case · Cat. 8840A19 24 / 29 5 per case · Cat. 8840A24 29 / 32 5 per case · Cat. 8840A29 Also known as
- Cat. 8840
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Adapter Receiver — Bent with Vent
Adapter Receiver, Bent with Vent. Borosilicate glass 3.3. 5 sizes, 14 / 23 to 29 /32.
Indent14 / 23 · 19 /26 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 /32
Specification for Adapter Receiver — Bent with Vent
Specification for Adapter Receiver — Bent with Vent Material Borosilicate glass 3.3 Sizes 14 / 23 · 19 /26 · 19 / 26 · 24 / 29 · 29 /32 14 / 23 joint 14 / 23 · 5 per case · Cat. 8839614 19 /26 joint 19 / 26 · 5 per case · Cat. 8839619 19 / 26 joint 24 / 29 · 5 per case · Cat. 8839719 24 / 29 joint 24 / 29 · 5 per case · Cat. 8839624 29 /32 joint 29 / 32 · 5 per case · Cat. 8839629 Also known as
- Cat. 8839
- Adapter Receiver
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Adapter Receiver — Multiple Connectivity
Adapter Receiver, Multiple Connectivity. Borosilicate glass 3.3. 2 sizes, 14 / 23 to 19 / 26.
Indent14 / 23 · 19 / 26
Specification for Adapter Receiver — Multiple Connectivity
Specification for Adapter Receiver — Multiple Connectivity Material Borosilicate glass 3.3 Sizes 14 / 23 · 19 / 26 14 / 23 joint 14 / 23 · 5 per case · Cat. 8844614 14 / 23 joint 19 / 26 · 5 per case · Cat. 8844714 19 / 26 joint 19 / 26 · 5 per case · Cat. 8844619 Also known as
- Cat. 8844
- Adapter Receiver
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