Chemical Sampling Information
	Kerosene
Quick Links General Description Exposure Limits Health Factors Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: Coal Oil; Fuel Oil No. 1; Range oil [Note: A refined petroleum solvent (predominantly C9-C16), which typically is 25% normal paraffins, 11% branched paraffins, 30% monocycloparaffins, 12% dicycloparaffins, 1% tricycloparaffins, 16% mononuclear aromatics & 5% dinuclear aromatics.] OSHA IMIS Code Number: K107 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 8008-20-6 NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: OA5500000 Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Guide: 1223 128 NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Kerosene: chemical description, physical properties, potentially hazardous incompatibilities, and more Exposure Limits National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL): 100 mg/m3 TWA Health Factors Potential symptoms: Eye, skin, nose, throat irritation; cough, burning sensation in chest; headache; nausea, lassitude, restlessness; poor coordination, confusion, drowsiness, unconsciousness; dermatitis; vomiting, diarrhea; chemical pneumonitis, fire eater's pneumonia (from aspiration). Health Effects: Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE16); CNS effects (HE7); Flammable (HE18). Affected organs: CNS, eyes, skin, respiratory system. Note: Tumorigenic effects from dermal exposure in mice appear to be secondary to chronic skin irritation and damage, rather than to gene toxicity. Date Last Revised: 11/14/2003 Literature Basis: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Kerosene. International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Kerosene. Franquet, T., Gomez-Santos, D., Gimenez, A., Torrubia, S. and Monill, J.M.: Fire eater's pneumonia: radiographic and CT findings. J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr. 24(3): 448-450, 2000. Koschier, F.J.: Toxicity of middle distillates from dermal exposure. Drug Chem. Toxicol. 22(1): 155-164, 1999. Nessel, C.S.: A comprehensive evaluation of the carcinogenic potential of middle distillate fuels. Drug Chem. Toxicol. 22(1): 165-180, 1999. Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: Charcoal tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh) analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide:Dimethylformamide maximum volume: 20 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID method reference: OSHA Analytical Method (OSHA PV2139) method classification: Partially Validated sampling media: Charcoal tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh) analytical solvent: Carbon Disulfide alternate analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide/Dimethylformamide maximum volume: 20 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID method reference: NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NIOSH 1550) [27 KB, PDF] method classification: Fully Validated On-Site Sampling Techniques/Methods: device: Detector Tube manufacturer: AUER/MSA model/type: BNZ-Test, MSA P/N 804409, AUER P/N 5085-807 sampling information: follow manufacturer's instructions upper measurement limit: warning marks detection limit: unknown overall uncertainty: unknown method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer) device: Detector Tube manufacturer: AUER/MSA model/type: QL, MSA P/N 497665, AUER P/N 5085-810 sampling information: follow manufacturer's instructions upper measurement limit: qualitative detection limit: unknown overall uncertainty: unknown method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer) All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.