What is Mazut-100?
Mazut is a heavy fuel oil (HFO) resulting from the final stage of distillation in oil refineries.
GOST 10585-75 is the Russian specification that defines its physical and chemical properties.
📌Mazut-100 is the most widely used classification of Mazut.
Specifications of Mazut-100 GOST 10585-75
Property |
Typical Value |
Density at 20°CC |
From 0.95 to 1.02 kg/liter |
Viscosity |
Very high (sufficient viscosity for heating before pumping) |
Sulfur Content |
Depending on type (from 0.5% to >3.5%) |
Flash Point |
≥ 100°C |
Ash content |
≤ 0.14% |
Moisture content |
≤ 1.0% |
Oil color |
Dark black |
Types of Mazut based on sulfur content
Type |
Abbreviation |
Sulfur Content |
Use |
Mazut-100 GOST 10585-75 0.5% |
LS Mazut |
≤ 0.5% |
Environmentally friendly, rare |
Mazut-100 1% |
Standard |
≤ 1.0% |
Medium sulfur |
Mazut-100 3.5% |
HS Mazut |
≤ 3.5% |
Most common |
Mazut-100 >3.5% |
HSFO |
More than 3.5% |
Prohibited in some countries |
Main Uses
- Operation of thermal power plants
- Fuel for industrial steam boilers
- Operation of some large ships
- Heat source in heavy industries (e.g., cement and steel)
Advantages and disadvantages of Mazut
Advantages:
- Low price
- Available in large quantities
- Suitable for old factories and large power plants
Disadvantages:
- High sulfur content (harmful to the environment)
- Requires heating before use
- Not allowed in many countries due to IMO regulations (especially since 2020)
Documents Required for Export
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
- SGS or Intertek analysis certificate
- MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
Packaging and shipping method
- Shipped in bulk maritime tankers
- Requires heating during pumping and unloading due to its high viscosity
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At Gopix International Trading, we provide reliable solutions for the supply of Mazut-100 GOST 10585-75:
- From certified suppliers in Russia and the Middle East
- FOB or CIF shipping depending on the destination port
- Support in customs procedures and SGS or Intertek inspections
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