Large quantities of kerosene are stored in cylindrical floatingroof or fixedroof tanks at an ambient storage temperature. Safety data sheet soluble oil rp 1 mcneilus steel, inc. This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 3 of the emergency planning and. Jet fuel, kerosene, jet a, jet a 1, jet a desc, jp8, f34, petroleum distillate fuel. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Safety data sheet kerosene page 6 of 9 6 9 relative density water 1 solubility in water partition coefficient noctanolwater autoignition temperature decomposition temperature kinematic viscosity 0. Weight % kerosene c9c16 8008206 100 naphthalene 91203 0 3 section 4. The saturn v used a rp1 burning engine in the first stage because if they were to use lh2, the rocket would be too big. Thermophysical properties measurements and models for. Material safety data sheet bitunamel rp1 classified as hazardous according to criteria of nohsc. Use care when laundering to prevent the formation of flammable vapors which could ignite via washer or dryer.
Canadian physician and geologist abraham gesner began refining an illuminating fuel from coal in 1846. Material safety data sheet product name synonym chemical family material uses in case of emergency 1. K1 super kerosene ls k2 kerosene kerosine ultra low sulfur kerosene straight run kerosene intended use. Rp1 alternately, rocket propellant 1 or refined petroleum 1 is a highly refined form of kerosene outwardly similar to jet fuel, used as rocket fuel. Klean strip kerosene safety data sheet supersedes revision. Disposal considerations dispose in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Widegren physical and chemical properties division chemical science and technology laboratory. Best for first stages has lubricating properties higher energy. Kerosene is a clean burning fuel used in kerosene heaters, stoves, wicktype lamps and similar oilburning. Eyes flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Bruno physical and chemical properties division national institute of standards and technology boulder, co. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Kerosene base, used with lox in rockets such as the saturn v. Rp1 has a lower specific impulse than liquid hydrogen lh2, but is.
High flash kerosene classified as hazardous according to criteria of nohsc. Phillips k2 kerosene phillips kerosine phillips no. Notify local health and pollution control agencies. Allow any residues to evaporate or use an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely. Refer to nfpa704 andor api rp 2003 for specific bondinggrounding requirements. Residual bitumen is non toxic and nonsoluble in water. It burns smoke and odor free and prolongs wick life in kerosene burners or lamps. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Kerosene, odorless safety data sheet 75350 according to federal register vol. Rocket propellant 1 refined petroleum 1 kerosene base, used with lox in rockets such as the saturn v. Moderate chemwatch material safety data sheet issue date.
For small spills 1 drum, transfer by mechanical means to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe disposal. Kerosene m a t e r i a l s a f e t y d a t a s h e e t 1. Rp 20 cleaning mobile tanks in flammable and combustible liquid service and api rp. Material safety data sheet jet fuel page 2 of 8 2 8 nervous system brain effects may include headache, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination, unconsciousness, coma, respiratory failure, and death.
Rp1 is a highly refined form of kerosene outwardly similar to jet fuel, used as rocket fuel. Ignition temperature nav decomposition temperature nav voc content nav odor threshold nav boiling range 212. Product and company identification this product is regulated by the united states consumer product safety commission and is subject to certain labeling requirements under the federal hazardous substances act. Ingestion of kerosene has been known to produce rapid death by gross aspiration and occlusion of the respiratory system. Identification product identifier kerosene other means of identification sds number 105ghs synonyms k 1 kerosene, k2 kerosene, paraffinic kerosene, petroleum distillate kerosene, low sulfur kerosene, ultra low sulfur kerosene, ulsk see section 16 for complete information. Thermal decomposition kinetics of kerosene based rocket propellants. Tanks in flammable and combustible liquid service and api rp 2015 cleaning. Special low sulfur grade kerosene suitable for use in nonflueconnected kerosene burner appliances and for use in wickfed illuminating lamps. In recent years, however, there has been a renewed interest in the use of hydrogen peroxide h2o2 as an oxidizer for upper stage propulsion. Regular grade kerosene suitable for use in flueconnected burner appliances. Rp1 is significantly more powerful than lh 2 by volume. Ecological information related chemicals are known to be biodegradable and nonaccumulating in the environment.
Chemical product and company information product name. Both fuels have their advantages and disadvantages. The properties, reactivity and variability of rp1 and rp2 mipr f1sbaa8022g001 mipr f1sbaa9118g001 miprf4fbex9205g001 thomas j. Material safety data sheet kerosene k 1 and k2 msds no. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Safety data sheet page kerosine petroleum supersedes. Kerosene turbine fuel kerosene jet a 1 fuel jet a fuel molecular formula. Eliminate all sources of ignition in area and downwind of the spill area. Promptly remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. K1 super kerosene ls k2 kerosene kerosine ultra low sulfur kerosene straight run kerosene kero 153 kero ls 04 kero ls 047 kero uls 001 intended use. Page 4 of 10 including but not limited to cellular phones, computers, calculators, pagers, etc. Rp 2003 for specific bondinggrounding requirements.
Even when death does not occur promptly, there is abundant evidence that the pneumonia. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Kerosene krs cautionary response information common synonyms watery liquid colorless fuel oil odor floats on water. Product and company identification kerosene msds authored by. Introduction liquid oxygen lox and kerosene rp1 bipropellant systems are widely adopted for application in first and upperstage propulsion. Kerosene is a refined petroleum distillate suitable for burning in wick lamps and space heaters designed for kerosene. R38 irritating to the skin s24 avoid contact with skin r65 may cause lung damage if swallowed s46 if swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. For guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see chapter 8 of this material safety data sheet. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets sds. Rp1 has a lower specific impulse than liquid hydrogen lh 2, but is cheaper, stable at room temperature, far less of an explosion hazard, and far denser. Will form a slick on top of water until solvent evaporates. Safety data sheet kerosene page 1 of 14 february 2018. Rp 1 alternately, rocket propellant 1 or refined petroleum 1 is a highly refined form of kerosene outwardly similar to jet fuel, used as rocket fuel. Casno kerosene 60710 anonymousanonymous 649404004 8008206 1.
The properties, reactivity and variability of rp 1 and rp 2 mipr f1sbaa8022g001 mipr f1sbaa9118g001 miprf4fbex9205g001. Chemical product and company identification quick upload. The properties of rp1 and rp 2 mipr f1sbaa8022g001. Material safety data sheet page 1 of 2 kerosene deodorized. The following information must be included in all msds that are copied and distributed for this material. Rocket propellant 1 refined petroleum 1 kerosene base, used with lox.