Is a PESO license required for ethanol storage with a flash point of 12 degrees Celsius? The proposed storage capacity is 25 KL.
Since ethanol belongs to the alcohol group, and according to the Petroleum Rules of 1976, petroleum is defined as "Any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons, or any inflammable mixture (liquid, viscous, or solid containing any liquid hydrocarbon)."
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Since ethanol belongs to the alcohol group, and according to the Petroleum Rules of 1976, petroleum is defined as "Any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons, or any inflammable mixture (liquid, viscous, or solid containing any liquid hydrocarbon)."
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Dear Jenish Parmar Yes, Ethnol comes under Class "A" Petroleum product and requires License from PESO.
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Along with PESO license, you need to get permission from the state excise and prohibition department for the storage and handling of ethanol. Kindly refer to your state excise and prohibition act.
NOTE: Ethanol is an alcoholic substance consumed in place of wine by illiterate people after getting the ethanol odor while handling. Due to its intoxicating nature, the government regulates the handling and storage of ethanol.
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NOTE: Ethanol is an alcoholic substance consumed in place of wine by illiterate people after getting the ethanol odor while handling. Due to its intoxicating nature, the government regulates the handling and storage of ethanol.
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Prahlad Patel from Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
PESO License is required for the storage of 25 KL of ethanol. It contains Petroleum Class A, as its flashpoint is 12 degrees Celsius. No license is needed if the total quantity of possession does not exceed thirty liters. Also, permission for the storage and handling of ethanol is required from the Prohibition and Excise Department of the concerned state.
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PESO License is required for the storage of 25 KL of ethanol. It contains Petroleum Class A, as its flashpoint is 12 degrees Celsius. No license is needed if the total quantity of possession does not exceed thirty liters. Also, permission for the storage and handling of ethanol is required from the Prohibition and Excise Department of the concerned state.
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If the total ethanol content is less than 99.5%, then there is no need for a PESO License. Please refer to the PESO FAQ: FAQS
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Hi Members.
This matter is old, but I have a similar problem. The FAQ page shown above seems to have been deleted.
There is a notification from August 2019 which states that Ethanol is a Class A item under petroleum rules and therefore needs a license for transport. My assumption is that if there is a need for a license to transport, then there will automatically be a license to store.
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This matter is old, but I have a similar problem. The FAQ page shown above seems to have been deleted.
There is a notification from August 2019 which states that Ethanol is a Class A item under petroleum rules and therefore needs a license for transport. My assumption is that if there is a need for a license to transport, then there will automatically be a license to store.
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As per above reply please find herewith the flammable product storage criteria based on its flash point (Petroleum Act-1934- Petroleum Rules, 1976)
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.
Class A - flash point less than 230C (LPG)
Class B - flash point 230C or more but less than 650C (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.
Storage of any petroleum product covered under the Act requires storage license. However, some quantities are exempted under section 7 and 8 as given below.
Exemption limits
Class A - Not more than 30 tit ( i.e. upto 30 lit)
Class B - Not more than 2500 lit and not more than 1000 lit in the receptacle (container)
Class C - Not more than 45000 lit (i.e. upto45 kl).
Section 7 & 8 for your reference……
Section 7 :- No license needed for transport or storage of :
i) Petroleum Class ‘B’ (Non Bulk) in quantity not exceeding 2500 ltrs. And in receptacle not exceeding 1000 ltrs.
ii) Petroleum Class ‘C’ (In Bulk) in quantity not exceeding 45,000 ltr
Note :-
a) ‘Non-bulk storage’ means storage of petroleum in receptacle /container/tank of water capacity not exceeding 1,000 ltrs.
b) ‘Bulk storage’ means storage of petroleum in container/tank of capacity exceeding 1,000 ltr.
Section 8 :- No license needed for import, transport or storage of petroleum Class ‘A’ not intended for sale if the total quantity in possession does not exceed 30 ltr. However, such quantity of petroleum Class ‘A’ not requiring license shall be kept in securely stoppered receptacles of glass or stoneware of capacity not exceeding 1 ltr. or in receptacle of metal of capacity not exceeding 25 ltrs.
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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.
Class A - flash point less than 230C (LPG)
Class B - flash point 230C or more but less than 650C (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.
Storage of any petroleum product covered under the Act requires storage license. However, some quantities are exempted under section 7 and 8 as given below.
Exemption limits
Class A - Not more than 30 tit ( i.e. upto 30 lit)
Class B - Not more than 2500 lit and not more than 1000 lit in the receptacle (container)
Class C - Not more than 45000 lit (i.e. upto45 kl).
Section 7 & 8 for your reference……
Section 7 :- No license needed for transport or storage of :
i) Petroleum Class ‘B’ (Non Bulk) in quantity not exceeding 2500 ltrs. And in receptacle not exceeding 1000 ltrs.
ii) Petroleum Class ‘C’ (In Bulk) in quantity not exceeding 45,000 ltr
Note :-
a) ‘Non-bulk storage’ means storage of petroleum in receptacle /container/tank of water capacity not exceeding 1,000 ltrs.
b) ‘Bulk storage’ means storage of petroleum in container/tank of capacity exceeding 1,000 ltr.
Section 8 :- No license needed for import, transport or storage of petroleum Class ‘A’ not intended for sale if the total quantity in possession does not exceed 30 ltr. However, such quantity of petroleum Class ‘A’ not requiring license shall be kept in securely stoppered receptacles of glass or stoneware of capacity not exceeding 1 ltr. or in receptacle of metal of capacity not exceeding 25 ltrs.
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Hi Friends, Could you please confirm, Ethyl acetate comes under which class in Petro chemicals.
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A clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor and a flash point of 24°F. It is less dense than water, with vapors heavier than air.
Since the flashpoint is 24°F (which is below zero degrees centigrade), it will always be classified as Class A.
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Since the flashpoint is 24°F (which is below zero degrees centigrade), it will always be classified as Class A.
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The Ethanol Required PESO license is needed for storage, manufacturing, and transportation under Form 11. The <99.5% ethanol FAQ has been removed from the PESO website. Previously, it was mentioned that a license is not required if the ethanol content is <99.5%. Now, there is no specified percentage, and any ethanol content requires a license under PESO Class A.
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