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This International Standard specifies a laboratory method for the determination of the distillation characteristics of light and middle distillates derived from petroleum with initial boiling points above 0 °C and end-points below approximately 400 °C, utilizing either manual or automated equipment. Light distillates are typically; automotive engine petrols, automotive engine petrols with up to 10% (V/V) ethanol, and aviation petrols. Middle distillates are typically; aviation turbine fuels, kerosines, diesel, diesel with up to 20% (V/V) FAME, burner fuels, and marine fuels that have no appreciable quantities of residua.