Commercial heating oil, the alternative to diesel
With the same calorific value and physical properties as gas oil, industrial heating oil is miscible with diesel and is compatible with BS 2869 Class D, meaning that you can get the same heat output for less money.
Please note that industrial heating oil is a fully rebated product and must only be used for heating. It 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.
Industrial heating oil specifications
Our IHO is compatible with all commercially available heating oils and requires no modifications or upgrades for businesses to make the switch today. Take a look at our product’s specifications in the table below.
| 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) | °C | 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 50°C) | Class | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cold filter plugging point Summer Winter | °C | – | -4 | -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 60°C (HFRR) | μm | – | 460 | 300 |
*This specification is not a guarantee. We reserve the right to alter the specifications without notice.
Nationwide industrial heating oil deliveries
We can deliver as much industrial heating oil as you require nationwide within 24-48 hours. Whether you need a 205-litre barrel or a 36,000+ litre bulk delivery, we have the supply and infrastructure to accommodate your needs.
This information is available in our industrial heating oil (IHO) specifications (PDF format)
Call 0330 678 0880 to place an order or to learn more about industrial heating oil today by speaking to a member of our team.
