Commodities
Detailed specifications and trading terms across our four commodity verticals
Base Oil Specifications
Base Oil Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KV@40°C | cSt | Kinematic viscosity at 40°C |
| KV@100°C | cSt | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C |
| Viscosity Index | VI | Temperature-viscosity relationship |
| Flash Point | °C | Safety parameter |
| Pour Point | °C | Low temperature flow |
| Density@15°C | kg/m³ | Specific gravity |
Documentation: COA/MSDS; retained sample chain-of-custody; Q&Q by SGS/Intertek
Bitumen Specifications
Bitumen Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration (25°C) | dmm | 60/70 or 80/100 grade |
| R&B Softening Point | °C | Ring and Ball method |
| Ductility | cm | Flexibility measure |
| Flash Point | °C | Safety parameter |
| Fire Point | °C | Ignition temperature |
Packaging: drum/ISO; CFR adders (illustrative)
Trading Terms
• LC at sight or TT
• INCOTERMS 2020 FOB/CFR
• Typical laycan 10–14 days
• Demurrage risk allocation on buyer's side unless stated
Available Grades
Aluminum
Al 6063 clean (talc-free)
UBC
Used Beverage Cans (baled/dry)
Copper No.1
Milberry grade
Copper Mixed
Taint/Tabor (sorted)
Quality Control Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bale Density | kg/m³ | Compaction measure |
| Average Bale Weight | kg | Individual bale mass |
| Moisture Content | % | Maximum allowable |
| Contamination | ppm | Foreign material limits |
| Radiation Clearance | Y/N | Safety certification |
Documentation & Inspection
• Sampler's photos/video
• Tally sheets, weighting tickets
• Q&Q on load
• Pre-agreed rejection criteria
Cotton Lint (ICA & HVI)
Cotton HVI Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UHML | mm | Upper Half Mean Length |
| Micronaire | units | Fiber fineness/maturity |
| Strength | g/tex | Fiber tensile strength |
| Uniformity | % | Length uniformity ratio |
| Color Rd | units | Reflectance degree |
| Color +b | units | Yellowness index |
| Trash | % | Foreign matter content |
Additional: contamination/stickiness notes; bale IDs/press weights
Grains/Oilseeds
Grain Quality Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Content | % | Nutritional value |
| Oil Content | % | Extraction potential |
| Moisture | % | Storage stability |
| Foreign Matter | % | Contamination level |
References: GAFTA/FOSFA references allowed in papering; fumigation/lab on request
Wool (Greasy / Scoured)
Grades/Types
Merino (Fine)
17–21 µm
Mid-micron
22–25 µm
Crossbred
24–32 µm; carding/carbonised on request
Wool Quality Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Fiber Diameter | µm | Fineness measurement |
| SD/CV% | % | Standard deviation/coefficient of variation |
| Comfort Factor | % | Fibers <30µm percentage |
| Yield % | % | After grease/VM removal |
| Vegetable Matter (VM) | % | Plant contamination |
| Staple Length | mm | Fiber length measurement |
| Staple Strength | N/ktex | Breaking force per unit |
| Color Y-Z | units | If provided |
Packaging: pressed bales (~180–210 kg), bale IDs, lot references
Documents: AWTA/IWTO core test certs, bale lists, origin, COO; scoured: moisture/ash/fatty matter
Trading Terms
• FOB/CFR terms
• LC at sight/TT
• Inspection at load (third-party)
• Agent-only model
IBC/Drum Verification
Packaging Verification Requirements
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Last Content | MSDS | Previous substance documentation |
| Wash/Test Certificate | Required | Cleaning verification |
| Valve/Cap Condition | Photos | Visual inspection |
| Palletization | Standard | Handling configuration |
Terms: EXW site release; reconditioner documentation required
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