IS 1448 Testing: Petroleum Products & Lubricants
NABL accredited testing of petroleum products & lubricants to IS 1448: 40 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | IS 1448 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Petroleum products, White oil, Anti-freeze, Solvents insulation oils, Feed-stock (HSD&LDO); Lube Oil (Engine Oil) and Gear Oil; Grease; Pesticides Formulations |
| Accredited tests | 40 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| BIS-recognised testing | Ask us which laboratory your BIS scheme accepts |
| Category | Petroleum & Lubricant Testing |
IS 1448 tests we offer
Petroleum products, White oil, Anti-freeze, Solvents insulation oils, Feed-stock (HSD&LDO)
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aniline Point | IS:1448,Part-3 |
| 2 | API Gravity | IS:1448,Part-17 |
| 3 | Ash content | IS:1448,Part-4 |
| 4 | Carbon residue (Rammsbottom) | IS:1448,Part-8 |
| 5 | Cloud Point | IS:1448,Part-10,Sec.-1 |
| 6 | Copper Strip Corrosion | IS:1448,Part-15 |
| 7 | Density | IS:1448,Part-16 |
| 8 | Diesel Index | IS:1448,Part-17 |
| 9 | Inorganic Acidity | IS:1448,Part-2 |
| 10 | Kinematic Viscosity ( at temp. 100ºC) | IS 1448 Part 25 |
| 11 | Kinematic Viscosity (at temp. 40 ºC) | IS:1448,Part-25 |
| 12 | Pour Point | IS:1448,Part-10,Sec.-2 |
| 13 | Sediments | IS:1448,Part-30 |
| 14 | Total Acidity | IS:1448,Part-2 |
| 15 | Flash Point (Abel) | IS:1448,Part-20 |
Lube Oil (Engine Oil) and Gear Oil
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Strip Corrosion | IS 1448 (Part-15) |
| 2 | Density | IS:1448,Part-16 |
| 3 | Fire Point | IS:1448,Part-69 |
| 4 | Flash Point (COC) | IS:1448,Part-69 |
| 5 | Inorganic Acidity | IS:1448,Part-2 |
| 6 | Kinematic Viscosity (at temp. 40 ºC) | IS:1448,Part-25 |
| 7 | Pour Point | IS:1448,Part-10,Sec-2 |
| 8 | Saponification Value | IS:1448,Part-55 Sec.-1 |
| 9 | Sulphated Ash | IS:1448,Part-4 |
| 10 | Total Acid Number | IS:1448,Part-2 |
| 11 | Total Base Number | IS:1448,Part-86 |
| 12 | Viscosity Index | IS:1448,Part-56 |
| 13 | Kinematic Viscosity (at temp. 100ºC) | IS 1448 Part 25 |
Grease
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Strip Corrosion | IS:1448,Part-51 |
| 2 | Drop Point | IS:1448,Part-52 |
| 3 | Evaporation Loss | IS:1448,Part-68 |
| 4 | Free Alkalinity | IS:1448,Part-53 |
| 5 | Free Organic Acidity | IS:1448,Part-53 |
| 6 | Heat Stability | IS:1448,Part-62 |
| 7 | Kinematic Viscosity (at temp. 40 ºC) | IS:1448,Part-25 |
| 8 | Kinematic Viscosity (at temp.100 ºC) | IS 1448 Part 25 |
| 9 | Oil Content | IS:1448,Part-59 |
| 10 | Sulphated Ash | IS:1448,Part-4 |
| 11 | Worked and unworked consistency | IS:1448,Part-60 |
Pesticides Formulations
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flash point | IS:1448, PART-20 |
How IS 1448 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to BIS, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS 1448 tests are NABL accredited?
All 40 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 1448 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Can the IS 1448 test report be used for BIS certification?
BIS accepts reports only from laboratories it has recognised for the standard. Before testing, we confirm which laboratory your BIS application needs, so you do not pay for a report BIS will not accept.
How many samples are needed for IS 1448 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IS 1448?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).
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