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Contents
Foreword .................................................................................................................................................................... iii
1
Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Warning .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Compliance...................................................................................................................................... 2
Testing ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
ANNEX A Alternative Test Methods and Technically Equivalent ISO Test Methods ......................................... 5
ANNEX B Normative References ............................................................................................................................. 6
Tables
Table 1 - Test Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2 - Alternative Test Methods for use with Table 1 Test Requirements....................................................... 5
Table 3 - Technically Equivalent ISO Methods for Table 1 and table 2 Test Methods ........................................ 5
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Foreword
AMENDMENT RECORD
Amd No
Date
31/03/06
Text Affected
SPM3
REVISION NOTE
This standard is raised to Issue 3 to update its content. Changes from Issue 2 include the introduction of
antioxidants (on an optional basis), purity test method has changed to ASTM D 4171, water content limit
has been reduced, flash point and colour limit has been changed.
HISTORICAL RECORD
This standard supersedes the following:
DERD 2451 Issue 3 dated 30 August 1980
Interim Def Stan 68-252 Issue 1 dated 24 February 1995
Def Stan 68-252 Issue 2 dated 1 August 1997
a)
This Defence Standard specifies the requirements for Fuel System Icing Inhibitor AL-41 intended for
use in aviation turbine fuel.
b) The Technical Authority is the Director Defence Fuels Group (DDFG), Defence Petroleum Centre,
West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QS, United Kingdom. This standard has been produced on
behalf of the Defence Fuels and Lubricants Committee (DF&LC) by the Aviation Fuels Committee
(AFC).
c) This standard has been agreed by the authorities concerned with its use and is intended to be used
whenever relevant in all future designs, contracts, orders etc. and whenever practicable by
amendment to those already in existence. If any difficulty arises which prevents application of the
Defence Standard, the Directorate of Standardization (DStan) shall be informed so that a remedy
may be sought.
d) Any enquiries regarding this standard in relation to an invitation to tender or a contract in which it is
incorporated are to be addressed to the responsible technical or supervising authority named in the
invitation to tender or contract.
e) Compliance with this Defence Standard shall not in itself relieve any person from any legal
obligations imposed upon them.
f)
This standard has been devised solely for the use of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its
contractors in the execution of contracts for the MOD. To the extent permitted by law, the MOD
hereby excludes all liability whatsoever and howsoever arising (including, but without limitation,
liability resulting from negligence) for any loss or damage however caused when the standard is
used for any other purpose.
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Introduction
Defence Standard 68-252 provides requirements for fuel system icing inhibitor (AL-41).
NOTE: The Technical/Specification Authority is the Director Defence Fuels Group, Defence Petroleum
Centre, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QS, United Kingdom.
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Scope
This Standard specifies the requirements for one grade (AL-41) of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII)
intended for use in aviation turbine fuels. Material provided to this standard shall possess satisfactory
performance and properties when used in appropriate vehicles and/or gas turbines or engines operated
by the Ministry of Defence, or for which the Civil Aviation Authority is the certificating agency.
Warning
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), like its contractors, is subject to both United Kingdom and European
laws regarding Health and Safety at Work, without exemption. All Defence Standards either directly or
indirectly invoke the use of processes and procedures that could be injurious to health if adequate
precautions are not taken. Defence Standards or their use in no way absolves users from complying with
statutory and legal requirements relating to Health and Safety at Work.
Normative References
3.1 The documents and publications referred to in the text of this Standard are listed at Annex B.
Publications are grouped and listed in alphanumeric order.
3.2 Reference in this Standard to any related documents means in any invitation to tender or contract
the edition and all amendments current at the date of such tender or contract unless a specific edition is
indicated.
3.3 In consideration of 3.2 above, users shall be fully aware of the issue and amendment status of all
normative references, particularly when forming part of an invitation to tender or contract. Responsibility
for the correct application of standards rests with users.
3.4 DStan can advise regarding where normative references are obtained from. Requests for such
information can be made to the DStan Helpdesk. How to contact the Helpdesk is shown on the outside
rear cover of this Defence Standard.
2,6-ditertiary-butyl-4-methyl-phenol
2,4-dimethyl-6-tertiary-butyl-phenol
2,6-ditertiary-butyl-phenol
Mixed tertiary-butyl-phenol composition:
75 percent, minimum, 2,6-ditertiary- butyl-phenol
25 percent, maximum, tertiary and tritertiary-butyl-phenols
4.3 The Ministry of Defence reserves the right to require that the material and any components used are
subject to toxicological and physiological tests to ascertain their suitability for use.
Product Compliance
5.1
Before any product can be considered as complying with this Standard, the manufacturer shall
demonstrate that the product meets the requirements of Table 1.
5.2 The manufacturer shall submit, in confidence, formulation details, the source of the product and
identification of any antioxidant used to the Technical Authority.
5.3 Once submitted, the formulation shall not be changed without the written approval of the Technical
Authority.
5.4 In addition to testing the finished product in accordance with Table 1, the Technical Authority
reserves the right to require additional evidence that the product is compliant. The Technical Authority
may require testing of the components at any stage of the manufacturing process.
5.5 If any sample taken from the consignment is found not to comply with the requirements of this
Standard, the whole consignment may be rejected.
Testing
6.1
Properties of the product shall not exceed the maximum nor be less than the minimum values
set out in Table 1.
6.2 Methods quoted in Table 1 are referee methods and shall be used in cases of dispute. Alternative
technically equivalent methods may be used with agreement of the Technical Authority. Approved
alternative methods are listed in Annex A, Table 2. A list of ISO test methods which were technically
equivalent to the IP test methods at the time of issue of the standard can be found at Annex A, Table 3.
6.3
IP 367, which covers the use of precision data, may be used for the interpretation of test results
in cases of dispute between purchaser and supplier.
Keeping Qualities
The product, when suitably stored in its original sealed containers, shall retain the properties described in
this Standard for a period of not less than 12 months in temperate climates and not less than 6 months in
tropical climates, from the date specified in the contract.
8.1 The product shall be supplied in sound, clean and dry containers, suitable for the product and in
accordance with the requirements of the contract or order.
8.2 Coatings and paint finishes shall comply with the requirements of the contract or order. Markings
shall be in accordance with the requirements of Def Stan 05-52 (Part 1). The product identification shall
be specified in the contract or order.
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Property
Units
Limits
Appearance
Total Acidity
Colour
Density at 15C
Distillation
5.1
Min 191.0
5.2
6
Dry Point
Purity
C
% (m/m)
Max 198.0
Min 99.0
mg
KOH/g
kg/l
Method
Visual
Max 0.09
IP 139/ASTM D 974
(NOTE 1)
Max 10
ASTM D 1209
Min 1.024
Max 1.028
IP 365/ASTM D 4052
IP 195/ASTM D 1078
ASTM D 4171
(NOTE 2)
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Flash Point
C
Min 85
IP 34/ASTM D 93
8
Water Content
% (m/m)
Max 0.10
IP 356/ASTM D 4377
NOTE 1: Following procedure for IP 139 but amended as follows: Weight of sample 50 g,
concentration of KOH 0.05 molar.
NOTE 2: The procedure detailed in Annex A of ASTM D 4171 shall be used.
ANNEX A
Alternative Test Methods and Technically Equivalent ISO Test Methods
Table 2 Alternative Test Methods for use with Table 1 Test Requirements
Table 1 Test No.
Property
Alternative
Density at 15 C
IP 160/ASTM D 1298
IP 189/190
Flash Point
Water Content
IP 386/ASTM D 4928
Table 3 Technically Equivalent ISO Methods for Table 1 and Table 2 Test Methods
IP / ASTM Test Method
ISO Method
ISO 6618
ISO 3675
IP 189/190
ISO 3838
ISO 10336
ISO 12185
IP 367
ISO 4259
ISO 10337
IP 34
ISO 2719
ANNEX B
Normative References
Designation
Title
IP 34
IP 139
IP 160
IP 189/190
IP 195
IP 303 Part 1
IP 356
IP 365
IP 367
IP 386
ASTM D 93
ASTM D 974
ASTM D 1078
ASTM D 1209
ASTM D 1298
ASTM D 3828
ASTM D 4171
ASTM D 4377
ASTM D 4928
DStan Helpdesk
File Reference
The DStan file reference relating to work on this standard is D/DStan/68/252.
Contract Requirements
When Defence Standards are incorporated into contracts users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contractual and statutory requirements. Compliance with a
Defence Standard does not in itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Revision of Defence Standards
Defence Standards are revised as necessary by an up issue or amendment. It is important that
users of Defence Standards should ascertain that they are in possession of the latest issue or
amendment. Information on all Defence Standards is contained in Def Stan 00-00 Standards for
Defence Part 3 Index of Standards for Defence Procurement Section 4 'Index of Defence
Standards and Defence Specifications' published annually and supplemented regularly by
Standards in Defence News (SID News). Any person who, when making use of a Defence
Standard encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity is requested to notify the UK Defence
Standardization (DStan) without delay on order that the matter may be investigated and
appropriate action taken.