The standard test method for burning quality of kerosine ASTM D187 covers the qualitative determination of the burning propertiesof kerosine to be used for illuminating purposes.
The  corresponding energy institute (IP) test method is IP 10 which features a quantitative evaluation of the wick-char-forming tendencies of the kerosine, where as test method
D 187 features a qualitative performance evaluation of the kerosine. Both test methods subject the kerosine to some what more severe operating conditions than would be experienced in typical designated applications.
 
D187 & IP10