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Kerosene

reagent grade, low odor

• CAS Number: 8008-20-6
• EC Number: 232-366-4
• MDL number: MFCD00135561
• UNSPSC Code: 15101502
• NACRES: NA.06

Properties

• 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.)

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H304,H315,H336,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P331
• 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