.PRODUCT INFORMATION
SHELL KEROSINE
Description: SHELL KEROSINE is a low sulphur distillate fuel.
It
is used as a domestic fuel for heating and lighting.
For the industries, it is used in furnaces, boilers
and other processes requiring a low viscosity and
low sulphur fuel.
Specifications: Density @ 15 o
C, kg/l 0.775 - 0.840
Flash Point, (Abel), deg C (min.) 38
Sulphur, % wt (max.) 0.3
Smoke Point, mm (min.) 19
Ash, % wt (max.) 0.01
Sediment, % m (max.) 0.05
Water, % vol. (max.) 0.05
Safety: Shell Kerosine mists and vapours form explosive
mixtures with air in the concentration range between
0.6% and 8.0% by volume. At temperatures below 30
o
C, kerosine vapours do not reach a concentration
level which would pose a safety hazard.
In the event of FIRE, dry powder, or carbon dioxide
extinguishers may be used. Do not use water jets!
You may only spread the fire.
Health: Shell Kerosine have a sufficiently low vapour
pressure to prevent a hazardous build-up of vapour
at temperatures below 30 o
C. However, under
conditions of poor ventilation and at higher
temperatures, vapour concentrations may reach a
level where inhalation may cause nausea, headache
and dizziness.
The liquid is irritating to the eyes and skin, and
may cause dermatitis after prolonged and repeated
contact.
The principal health hazard is the aspiration hazard
should the liquid be accidentally ingested.
Precautions: When handling Shell Kerosine for any length of time,
gloves and goggles should be worn. Exposure to high
vapour concentrations and kerosine mist should be
avoided. Adequate ventilation should be given in
closed areas.