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KEROSENE 227

Ingestion: Grade 3; oral LD,, =3,200 mglkg (rat); Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas)
Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Im.tant characteristics: Data not available;
Odor Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 55 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): No data; Fire Ejrtinguishing
Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Water may
be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent;
Ignition Temperature: No data; Electrical Hazard: No data; Burning Rate: 5.3 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Tmport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

KXROSENE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: No. 1 Fuel oil; Kerosine; Illuminating oil; Range oil; JP-1;
Chemical Formula: Cn&,,+2,
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to light brown;
Odor: Characteristic; like fuel oil.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 392 - 500, 200 - 260, 473 - 533; Freezing Point: -50, -45.6,
227.6; Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 0.80 at
15 "C (liquid); Vqor (Gas) Specijk Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vqor (Gas):
-
Not pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 110, 60, 2.5; Heat of Combustion: -18,540, -10,300,
431.24; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Qmptoms Following Enposure: Vapor causes slight irritation of eyes and nose.
Liquid irritates stomach; if taken into lung, causes coughing, distress, and rapidly developing
pulmonary edema; General Treatment for Exposure: ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer
oxygen; call a doctor. INGESTION: do not induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: wash with plenty
of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit
Value) : 200 ppm; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: 2500 mg/m3 for 60 min. ; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade
1; LD,, 5 to 15 glkg; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Imhnt Characteristics: Vapors
causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The effect
is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and
allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor Threshold: Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 100 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (W): 0.7- 5; Fire Extinguishing
Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Water may
be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent;
Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 444; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 4 mdmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not
pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.