Definition of Petroleum as per the Act.
Any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons or any inflammable mixture (liquid, viscous/solid containing any liquid hydrocarbon.)
Classification of Petroleum : -
This is based on flash point.
Typical petroleum products under each class are given i 11 bracket.
Class A - flash point less than 230C (LPG)
Class B - flash point 23 0C or more but less than 650C (HSD, Kerosene)
Class C - flash point 650C or more but less than 930C (Furnace Oil, LSHS, LSGR)flash point 930C or more -not covered under Act.