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.
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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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Philippe Dagaut. On the kinetics of hydrocarbons oxidation from natural gas to kerosene and diesel fuel. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2002, 4 2079-2094.
- M.L. Jeswani. Effect of the addition of graphite powder to kerosene used as the dielectric fluid in electrical discharge machining. Wear. 1981, 70 (2), 133-139.