D6 and Heavy Fuel Oil Tank Farm Storage
Heavy residual fuel oil graded to ASTM D396 and ISO 8217 RMG-RMK. Stored in thermally maintained heated tanks with steam or thermal-oil coil systems.
At a Glance
950–1010 kg/m³
Density @15°C
Up to 380 cSt
Viscosity @50°C
≥60°C
Flash Point
0.5–3.5% m/m
Sulphur
Full Specification
Technical Parameters.
| Property | Value | Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM D396 / ISO 8217 RMG-RMK | — |
| Sulphur | 0.5–3.5% m/m (HSFO; LSFO variants available) | ISO 8754 |
| Density @15°C | 950–1010 kg/m³ | ISO 3675 |
| Viscosity @50°C | Up to 380 cSt | ISO 3104 |
| Flash Point | ≥60°C | ISO 2719 |
| Pour Point | ≤30°C | ISO 3016 |
| UN Number | UN 3082 / UN 1993 (flash-dependent) | — |
| Hazard Class | 3 | — |
| Packing Group | III | — |
Storage Specification
Typical Storage for Virgin Fuel Oil D6.
Heated Fixed Roof tank
10,000–80,000 m³ per tank (typical industry range)
- Steam or thermal-oil heating coils
- Lagged (insulated) tank shell
- Circulation pumps for viscosity maintenance
- Temperature monitoring with high/low alarms
Discuss storage access and commercial terms for Virgin Fuel Oil D6.
Our Storage ServicesOrigins & Typical Uses
Supply Chain Context.
Virgin Fuel Oil D6 is a straight-run residual fraction, sourced unblended from refinery bottoms. Rotterdam receives D6 from Middle Eastern, West African, and Russian-origin refineries via VLCC and Aframax tanker calls. The product serves power generation, industrial burner applications, and marine auxiliary fuel markets.
Typical End-Users
- 01Power generation utilities and IPPs
- 02Marine auxiliary fuel users
- 03Industrial process burners and boilers
Handling & Safety
Safe Custody.
UN Number
UN 3082 / UN 1993
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
III
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Full SDS per GHS / REACH regulation.
Quality Assurance
Every parcel of this product is independently inspected at the point of receipt and prior to discharge, conforming to our standard Product Inspection protocol. Representative samples are retained and tested by our on-site Laboratory against the applicable specification. Third-party surveyor access is available on request for custody-transfer parcels.
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