Accurate refinery fuel testing depends on reliable, well-characterized reference materials. Whether your laboratory is determining gasoline octane, diesel cetane number, sulfur content, or boiling-range distribution, choosing the right reference material is essential to consistent test results.
Chevron Phillips Chemical TrusTec® Reference Fuels, are used to evaluate transportation fuel quality in standardized test procedures. ChemPoint lists reference fuels for gasoline, diesel, gas oil, toluene standardization, and sulfur calibration testing.
Start with your test method. The analysis type determines which reference fuel or calibration material is appropriate.
Refineries and laboratories use ASTM test methods to evaluate fuel quality and confirm performance against defined procedures. Reference fuels provide known materials to calibrate engines, verify test conditions, and support consistent fuel analysis.
For refineries, this supports:
Testing Need |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Octane analysis |
Helps laboratories determine gasoline octane rating using ASTM D2699 and D2700 methods |
Cetane analysis |
Supports diesel cetane testing and engine condition checks for ASTM D613 |
Sulfur testing |
Supports validation of sulfur testing equipment |
Boiling range distribution |
Supports gas oil testing by gas chromatography |
Testing Application |
ASTM Method |
Products |
Purpose in Refinery Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
Gasoline Octane Testing |
ASTM D2699 / D2700 |
TrusTec® PRF Isooctane, PRF Isooctane + 6.0 TEL, PRF n-Heptane, PRF Octane Blend No. 80 and No. 98 |
Provide defined reference materials for knock-engine calibration and octane number determination |
Octane Engine Standardisation |
ASTM D2699 / D2700 |
TrusTec® Toluene Reference Fuel, Toluene Standard Fuels 89.3, 93.4, 96.9 and 99.8 |
Support knock-engine standardisation and performance checks during octane testing |
Diesel Cetane Testing |
ASTM D613 |
TrusTec® Diesel Cetane Check Fuel High and Low; Diesel Secondary Reference Fuels T-36 and U-36 |
Check engine operating conditions and support diesel cetane number determination |
Sulfur Analysis |
ASTM D2622 / D4045 / D4294 |
TrusTec® Sulfur Calibration Standard |
Supports calibration and verification of sulfur analysis equipment |
Simulated Distillation / Boiling-Range Analysis |
ASTM D2887 |
TrusTec® Gas Oil Reference Fuel 1 |
Supports boiling-range distribution analysis of petroleum fractions by gas chromatography |
Selecting the correct reference fuel depends on the ASTM method, test equipment, target measurement range, and laboratory procedure. ChemPoint can help you identify the appropriate Chevron Phillips Chemical TrusTec® reference fuel for your gasoline, diesel, sulfur, or simulated distillation testing requirements.
Tell us the ASTM method you are running and the reference material or target range you need, and our technical team can identify the right product and confirm availability in your country.
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