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Technical Data Sheet

BP Ultimate Diesel 50 ppm


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Description:

An advanced performance fuel, complying with the SANS 342 (2006) specification, 50ppm (mg/Kg)) ultra lower
sulphur content distillate fuel. BP Ultimate Diesel 50 has been, formulated to include an exclusive additive
package that enhances the characteristics of the fuel. BP Ultimate Diesel 50 is designed to deliver a unique
combination of enhanced engine performance and reduced exhaust emissions.

BP Ultimate Diesel 50 is primarily recommended for use in all modern passenger cars and sport utility
diesel engines.
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Application and Benefits:
BP Ultimate Diesel 50 is an optimum performance fuel and therefore also recommended for use in road
transport; Agriculture; Construction & earthmoving; Mining; Stationary Industrial applications (Power
generation); Marine &Railroad

Main Benefits:
• Improvement to air quality due to greater reduction in tailpipe emissions gases.
• Higher reduction in particulate matter (PM), which contributes to exhaust black smoke;
• Lower sulphates reduce the tendency for acidic corrosion.
• 4X Cleaning power, cleaning the injection system and allows better combustion
• More mileage ,up to 36km per full tank
• Reduces downtime of maintaining the fuel system components
• Extends life - span of the engine
• Up to 8% ,Increased power and responsiveness due to higher cetane number
• Enabling new vehicle exhaust after treatment device
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Health, Safety and Environment:

Health, safety and environmental information is provided for this product in the Material Safety Data
Sheet. This gives details of the potential hazards, precautions and First Aid measures, together with
environmental effects and disposal of used products. BP or its subsidiaries will not accept liability if the
product is used other than in the manner or with the precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before
the product is used other than as directed, advice should be obtained from the local BP office.

Typical information from MSDS


Do not ingest. Never siphon by mouth. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Avoid contact with skin and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation

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Storage:
All packages should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable drums should be laid
horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of water and the obliteration of drum markings. Products
should not be stored above 60ºC and exposed to the hot sun or freezing conditions

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Document name Issue no. Page Issue Date Revision Date Document Owner
BPSA Diesel 50 1 of 2 30 March 2009 February 2011 GFT SA

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Technical Data Sheet
BP Ultimate Diesel 50 ppm

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Specifications

Product meets the Oil Industry Product Exchange Specifications (OIPES) and SANS
342(2006)

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Technical Data

Property Units Method Limits SANS 342 *Typical


(min/max) Results
Density @ 20 ºC Kg/L D4042/D1298 Min 0.800 0.8345
Appearance D4176 or Haze Rating Max n/a 1
(17º to 23º)

Colour ASTM D1500 Max n/a 1.5


Cetane Number D613 Min 45 48
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40ºC cSt D445 Max 2.2-5.3 3,689
Sulphur Content Mg/Kg D4294/D5453 Max 50 48
Cu Corrosion(3Hr @100ºC) Rating D 130 Max 1 1
Particulate Contamination mg/Kg IP 440 Max 24 3
Lubricity µm D6079/CEC-F-06 A Max 460 320
R.C.R (10% Bottoms) %m/m D524 Max 0.2 0.05
Water Ppm(v/v) D6304/D4928/D4377 Max 500 100
Ash %m/m D482 Max 0.01 <0.01
90% Recovery ºC D86 Max 362 355
Neut Value
Strong Acid Number mgKOH/g D974 Max n/a Nil
Total Acid Number mgKOH/g D974 Max 0.25 <0.05

Oxidation Stability mg/100ml D2274 Max 2.0 0.8


Conductivity @ 20ºC pS/m IP274/D2624 Min n/a 200
Flash Point ºC D93 Max 55 70
Cold Filter Plugging Point
Summer(1 Oct to 14 March) ºC IP 309 Max 3 -1
Winter (15 March to 30 ºC Max -4 -7
Sept)
*subject to change from batch to batch

For Further Information, Please Call


BPSA Global Fuels Technology @ +27-11– 488 5405/5431/5112

Document name Issue no. Page Issue Date Revision Date Document Owner

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BPSA Diesel 50 2 of 2 30 March 2009 February 2011 GFT SA

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