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Kerosene

reagent grade, low odor

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CAS Number:
8008-20-6
EC Number:
232-366-4
MDL number:
MFCD00135561
UNSPSC Code:
15101502
NACRES:
NA.06
grade:
reagent grade
bp:
190-250 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
0.23 mmHg ( 20 °C)

grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

100

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.23 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

442 °F

expl. lim.

5 %

bp

190-250 °C (lit.)

density

0.8 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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General description

Kerosene is a medium petroleum fraction. It is widely used as a commercial fuel. Kerosene is a complex blend of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons with carbon numbers ranging from C9 – C16 . Flashpoint, distillation range, burning characteristics, sulfur content, color, and cloud point are some of the important characteristics of kerosene.

Application

Kerosene is used:
  • As a fuel in the preparation of kerosene–alumina nanofluid.
  • In the preparation of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) by an incomplete combustion method.
  • In the synthesis of wrinkled graphene nanostructures by thermal decomposition followed by modified Hummers′ method.

Features and Benefits

Kerosene fuel is ideal for practical use due to its:
  • High density
  • High enthalpy
  • Easy storage

Quantity

3.8 L = 1 gal
18.9 L = 5 gal

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H304,H315,H336,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

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ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

329460-3.8L:4548173937281
329460-18.9L:4548173937274
329460-BULK:
329460-VAR:

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