Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of crude oil. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C9 through C16 and boiling in the range of approximately 150 °C to 290 °C (320 °F to 554 °F).]
CAS 8008-20-6
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard
PictogramsHealth hazard
H-statements- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Common uses (US EPA CDR)IntermediateFuelSolventLubricating agentFuel agents
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 100 mg/m3
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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