Industrial heating oil specifications
If you’re looking for a cost-effective alternative to BS 2869 Gas Oil or EN 590 diesel, we can supply industrial heating oil (IHO) for commercial heating, boiling and drying applications. Our IHO is compatible with EN 590* and BS 2869 Class A2 and Class D specifications and we can supply as much fuel as you require within 24-48 hours anywhere in the UK.
Read on to learn more about our IHO specification or call 0330 123 1144 today to place an order.
*Please note that IHO is not to be used as fuel for a road vehicle, off-road vehicle, vessel or any other machinery that is not an excepted machine.
What are the BS 2869 specifications?
BS 2869 is a British Standard for fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and industrial engines and boilers. Differing to EN 590, which is a standard for automotive diesel, BS 2869 comes in 4 different grades with each having specific use cases and levels of sulphur content.
Other fuels we supply that come under BS 2869
- Gas oil Class A2
- Gas Oil Class D
- Class C1 Kerosene
- Class C2 Kerosene
Our IHO specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Minimum | Maximum | Typical |
| Appearance | – | Clear & bright. Pale yellow. Free from visible sediment | Pass | |
| Density at 15ºC | kg/l | 0.820 | – | 0.830 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40ºC | cSt | 1.50 | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Carbon residue (Ramsbottom on 10% residue) | % (m/m) | – | 0.30 | <0.30 |
| Flash point (PMCC) | ºC | 45 | – | 58 |
| Water content | mg/kg | – | 200 | 100 |
| Particulate content | mg/kg | – | 10 | <10 |
| Ash content | % (m/m) | – | 0.01 | <0.01 |
| Sulphur content | % (m/m) | – | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Copper corrosion (3 hrs at 50ºC) | Class | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cold filter plugging point Summer Winter | ºC ºC | – – | -4 -12 | -25 -25 |
| Strong acid number | mgKOH/g | – | nil | nil |
| Oxidation stability | g/m3 | – | 25 | <25 |
| Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) | % (v/v) | – | – | None added |
| Gross calorific value | MJ/kg MJ/litre | – – | – – | 46.00 38.00 |
| Lubricity at 60ºC (HFRR) | μm | – | 460 | 300 |
This specification is not a guarantee. We reserve the right to alter the specifications without any notice.
Benefits of IHO
- Compatible and miscible with commercially available heating oils, diesel and hydrotreated vegetable oils
- Improves combustion efficiency – contains multifunctional additive that protects fuel system cleanliness
- Same calorific value and physical properties as diesel – giving you the same heat output for less money
- Low CFPP/pour point – allows year-round performance
Nationwide IHO deliveries
With nationwide coverage to businesses across all sectors, we can supply IHO quantities ranging from 500 litres to 36,000+ litre bulk deliveries. When you choose Beesley Fuels, you’ll be assigned a dedicated account manager who will learn your fuel needs and at your request automate deliveries with our free fuel management service.
Should your fuel levels run low, we provide emergency fuel deliveries 24/7, 365 days a year. To place an order today, call 0330 123 1144 today to speak to a member of our team.
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