Saybolt Color of Kerosene by Lovibond PFX 195

Saybolt Color of Kerosene by Lovibond PFX 195 Tintometer Are a Unit Operating Procedure # 3 Lab OPS-LB-PT-016 Job Hazards Yes Job Hazards Access and Egress Moving Parts Activities of Others Noise Adverse Weather Rail Movement Chemical Exposure Sharp Edges Electricity Slips, Trips, and Falls Fatigue Static Electricity Fire and Explosion Trip Injuries Ground Contamination Trapped Pressure Manual Handling Working at Height Revision # Certified by Scope / Objective Yes Date Page 09. 201 1 1 of 1 PPE Standard (SSP-0011) This procedure covers the determination of the color of kerosene using the Lovibond PFX 195 spectrophotometric colorimeter. The height of a column of sample is decreased by levels corresponding to color numbers until the color of the sample is unmistakable lighter than that of the standard. This procedure is applicable to samples in the range of -16 (darkest) to +30 (lightest). Use Y Full Face Shield / Goggles Hood Clothing—Chemical Protection Gloves—Chemical Personal Fall Protection References / Documents Respirator / Filter Mask Supplied Air q ASTM D 156 Other: Equipment Materials and Reagents q Glass Sample Cells q Kim-Wipes P 8 Qualitative Filter q Lovibond PFX 195 Tintometer q Isopropyl Alcohol Paper Special Instructions Environmental Saybolt Color of Kerosene by Lovibond PFX 195 Tintometer 1 Ensure sample compartment is empty. 2 Press ZERO key to perform baseline calibration. 3 Inspect sample visually for evidence of free water, particulate contamination, and haze by holding container up to the light. a. If sample is not clear and bright, filter through several P 8 filter circles to remove water/contamination. 4 Examine end windows of sample cell for smudges, abrasions, etc. a. If cell is scratched, replace with a new one. b. Use Kim-Wipes and Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any dirt or smudges. 5 Taking care to handle clean, dry cell by the sides only, transfer enough sample into cell to ensure level is higher than the measuring window (3/4 full is sufficient). 6 Insert sample against right-hand end of the sample chamber. 7 Close the sample chamber lid and press the READ key. 8 Once analysis is completed, record color reading from display screen. Completed Date: Note: Prepared By: Approved By: This procedure is only valid at the time of printing. The control version can be found on the Meraux Refinery intranet.