Kerosene
[CAS# 8008-20-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Acyclic hydrocarbon
• Name: Kerosene
• Synonyms: Kerosine; Kerosine (petroleum); AF 100 (pesticide); Avtur; Avtur (pesticide); Bayol 35
• CAS Registry Number: 8008-20-6
• EC Number: 232-366-4

Properties

• Density: 0.80 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: -20 °C^**

^* "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

^** "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08 Danger
• Risk Statements: H304

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335