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Kerosene

CAS-No.:
8008-20-6
UN-No.:
1223
EC-No.:
232-366-4
Hazard identification number:
30
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
GHS09

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (mg/m3) 200
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • TWA (mg/m3) 100
  • H: 226
    Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 304
    May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 336
    May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H: 411
    Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -48 °C - -26 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    150 °C - 300 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    ca. 0,8 (15°C) g/cm3
  • Flash Point:
    49 °C - 55 °C
  • Ignition Temperature:
    220 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    3 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    0.6 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    6.5 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 232-366-4/8008-20-6 Kerosine (petroleum)
  • Aviation kerosin, Aviation turbine fuel, ATK, Jet A, AVTUR, F-35, Turbine fuel, Aviation kerosine Type, Jet A-1 Aviation kerosine, Aviation turbine fuel, ATK, AVTUR/FSII, F-34, JP-8, Turbine fuel, Aviation kerosine Avtur Carburéacteur F-34/F-35 Carbu
  • Fuel Oil No. 1
  • JA-1
  • Jet A
  • Jet A1
  • JET A1 - AVJET
  • Kerosene (Deodorized)
  • Kerosene Kerosene (Petroleum) Kerosin(petroleum) Kerosine Kerosine (petroleum) Kerosine for export Kerosine, Jet A
  • Kerosine
  • Petroleum (130/290)
  • Range oil
  • Straight-run-Kerosin

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