Kerosene |
Synonyms & Trade Names Fuel Oil No. 1, Range oil [Note: A refined petroleum solvent (predominantly C9-C16), which typically is 25% normal paraffins, 11% branched paraffins, 30% monocycloparaffins, 12% dicycloparaffins, 1% tricycloparaffins, 16% mononuclear aromatics & 5% dinuclear aromatics.] |
CAS No. 8008-20-6 |
RTECS No. OA5500000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1223 128 |
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Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: none |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1550
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to yellowish, oily liquid with a strong, characteristic odor. |
MW: 170 (approx) |
BP: 347-617°F |
FRZ: -50°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP(100°F): 5 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 0.81 |
Fl.P: 100-162°F |
UEL: 5% |
LEL: 0.7% |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; burning sensation in chest; headache, nausea, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), restlessness, incoordination, confusion, drowsiness; vomiting, diarrhea; dermatitis; chemical pneumonitis (aspiration liquid) |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 1000 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 2500 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) Up to 5000 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0663
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