This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the boiling-range distribution of
petroleum products. The method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions with a final boiling point of
538 °C or lower at atmospheric pressure as determined by this International Standard. This International
Standard is not applicable to gasoline samples or gasoline components. The method is limited to products
having a boiling range greater than 55 °C and having a vapour pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at
ambient temperature.