Kerosene, low odor, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Kerosene is ideal for dilution of oils and other organic fluids for determination of metal traces. It is used in paints & coatings, consumer products, printing inks and agricultural chemical applications. It is also used in food contact applications such as aluminum rolling.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Kerosene is ideal for dilution of oils and other organic fluids for determination of metal traces. It is used in paints & coatings, consumer products, printing inks and agricultural chemical applications. It is also used in food contact applications such as aluminum rolling.

Solubility
Soluble in water (0.02 g/L at 20°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64742-47-8
• MDL Number: MFCD00135561
• Synonym: Kerosine

• Density: 0.8
• Boiling Point: 200°C to 250°C
• Flash Point: 76°C (169°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.444
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN1223
• Merck Index: 14,5294
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (0.02g/L at 20°C).
• Chemical Name or Material: Kerosene, low odor

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Kerosene, low odor

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Petroleum distillates, hydrotreated light

RUO – Research Use Only