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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)
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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

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MKCV7075
MKCX0600
MKCW3183

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Wontae Lee et al.
Nature communications, 10(1), 144-144 (2019-01-13)
Understanding how forces orchestrate tissue formation requires technologies to map internal tissue stress at cellular length scales. Here, we develop ultrasoft mechanosensors that visibly deform under less than 10 Pascals of cell-generated stress. By incorporating these mechanosensors into multicellular spheroids
Susan P Proctor et al.
Neurotoxicology, 32(6), 799-808 (2011-08-10)
One of the most prevalent workplace chemical exposures historically and currently confronting the global military and civilian workforce is jet propellant (JP) fuel (e.g., JP4, JP5, JP8, jet A1), a complex mixture of numerous hydrocarbon compounds and additives. To date
A F Nordholm et al.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A, 56(7), 471-499 (1999-04-14)
Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed for 6 h/d for 14 consecutive days to JP-4 jet fuel vapor (2 mg/L) or room air control conditions. Following a 14- or 60-d recovery period, rats completed a battery of 8 tests selected from
Vijayalaxmi et al.
Mutation research, 608(1), 82-87 (2006-07-04)
The potential adverse effects of dermal and inhalation exposure of jet fuels are important for health hazard evaluation in humans. The genotoxic potential of jet fuels, JP-8 and Jet-A, was investigated in an animal model. Mice were treated dermally with
N Monteiro-Riviere et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 21(6), 485-494 (2001-12-18)
Occupational and environmental exposures to jet fuel recently have become a source of public and regulatory concern. This study investigates the cutaneous toxicity of three fuels used in both civilian and military aircraft. Pigs, an accepted animal model for human
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Determination of Water Content in Kerosene

Accurately measure moisture content in kerosene through Karl Fischer titration, using both volumetric and coulometric methods for reliable results.

Determination of Water Content in Kerosene

Accurately measure moisture content in kerosene through Karl Fischer titration, using both volumetric and coulometric methods for reliable results.

Determination of Water Content in Kerosene

Accurately measure moisture content in kerosene through Karl Fischer titration, using both volumetric and coulometric methods for reliable results.

Determination of Water Content in Kerosene

Accurately measure moisture content in kerosene through Karl Fischer titration, using both volumetric and coulometric methods for reliable results.

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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      For all products, we recommend handling per defined conditions as printed in our product literature and website product descriptions. We recommend that products should be routinely inspected by customers to ensure they perform as expected.
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