Kerosene Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 425
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Kerosene
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9893
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 4). Combustible liquid (H227). Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).
Hazard class: Aspiration hazard (Category 1). May be fatal if swallowed or enters airways (H304).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Kerosene
Synonyms: Fuel oil #1
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8008-20-6 |
Mixture |
Mixture |
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Immediately call POISON CENTER or physician. If inhaled:Immediately call POISON CENTER or physician. Remove victim to fresh air. If aspirated into lungs: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Immediately call POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P310+P331).
Class IIIA combustible liquid. Flash point: 38-75 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 0.7% Upper: 5% Autoignition Temperature: 210 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes. Keep cool (P235).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Exposure guidelines: TLV 200 mg/m3 (ACGIH) Readily absorbed through the skin.
Clear, colorless oily liquid. Strong characteristic odor. Soluble: Many organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Boiling point: 175-325 °C Specific gravity: 0.81
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong bases, strong acids, amines, heat, sparks, and open flame. Shelf life: Excellent, if stored safely.
Acute effects: Harmful vapor, irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RABBIT LD50: 2835 g/kg IHL-RAT LC50: greater than 5 g/m3/4H SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Kerosene. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1223.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (232-366-4).
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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