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TERMS REL RELATING TING TO THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY A B C D E F G H I j k L M N O P I ILMA Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association ILSAC International Lubricants Standardization & Approval Committee Inhibitor A substance in a petroleum product which prevents or retards undesirable chemical changes from taking place in the product, or in the condition of the equipment in which the product is used. Commonly used inhibitors are used to prevent or retard oxidation or corrosion. Initial Boiling Point According to ASTM Method D 86, the recorded temperature when the first drop of liquid falls from the end of the condenser. Ink Oil Any of the petroleum oils used as carriers for the pigment used in making printing inks. Insulating Oil An oil used in circuit breakers, switches, transformers and other electrical apparatus for insulating, and/or cooling. In general, such oils are well-refined petroleum distillates of low volatility, with resistance to oxidation and sludging. IP Institute of Petroleum ISO International Standards Organization This organization which is worldwide in scope sets standards and classifications for lubricants. An example is the ISO viscosity grade system. |
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