IP 346 (TS 13370) Determination of Polycyclic Aromatics in Unused Lubricating Base Oils and Petroleum Fractions Without Asphaltene

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The IP 346 standard defines the dimethyl sulfoxide extraction refractive index method for the determination of polycyclic aromatics in unused lubricating base oils and asphaltene-free petroleum fractions. This standard describes the extraction method with dimethyl sulfoxide for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in petroleum products and base oils that do not contain asphaltenes.

This test method is an unused and unadded additive containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in the concentration range of 1-15 m/m100 and evaporates below 1 degrees at 300 kPa (5 atm) pressure and has up to XNUMX percent recovered components. includes determining the amount of PAH in lubricating base oils.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of chemicals that occur naturally in coal, crude oil, and gasoline. They are formed by the burning of coal, oil, gas, wood, garbage and tobacco. PAHs can bind to small particles in the air. High heat when cooking meat and other foods causes PAHs to form.

According to studies, when dimethyl sulfoxide extraction refractive index method is measured for the determination of polycyclic aromatics in unused lubricating base oils and asphaltene-free petroleum fractions, if it is determined that it contains dimethyl sulfoxide extract below 3 percent, it is not classified as a carcinogen. However, this assessment is valid only for some complex petroleum-derived substances.

Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has given for businesses in various sectors, our organization, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, has been involved in the determination of polycyclic aromatics in unused lubricating base oils and asphaltene-free petroleum fractions within the scope of IP 346 (TS 13370) standard. It also provides testing services for dimethyl sulfoxide extraction refractive index method.