heavy grade oil
Defined in Article 3, Regulation (EU) No 530/2012
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For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:
‘heavy grade oil’ means: crude oils of a density at 15 °C of over 900 kg/m^{3} (corresponding to an API grade of less than 25,7); oils other than crude oils and of a density at 15 °C of over 900 kg/m^{3} or a kinematic viscosity at 50 °C of over 180 mm^{2}/s (corresponding to a kinematic viscosity of over 180 cSt); bitumen and tar and emulsions thereof.