kerosene

Also known as kerosine, paraffin

right|thumb|upright|A kerosene bottle, containing blue-dyed kerosene

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Kerosene is a flammable liquid fuel made from petroleum that has historically been used for lighting and heating in lamps and stoves. It remains an important fuel source in many parts of the world, particularly in regions where electricity is limited or unreliable.

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Research

2,327 papers

Kerosene: a review of household uses and their hazards in low- and middle-income countries.ReviewJournal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews · 2012Lam NL, Smith KR, Gauthier A et al.DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2012.710134
Widespread kerosene dermatitis associated with rhabdomyolysis.The Journal of dermatology · 2021Korekawa A, Nakano H, Sawamura DDOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15956
Kerosene-induced asthma.Annals of allergy · 1990Rodríguez de la Vega A, Casacó A, García M et al.
Kerosene condenses in the trachea following inhalation.Forensic toxicology · 2024Takei S, Kinoshita H, Kawahara S et al.DOI: 10.1007/s11419-024-00682-4
KEROSENE poisoning.Journal of the American Medical Association · 1955DOI: 10.1001/jama.1955.02950220042012
Kerosene poisoning.British medical journal · 1963GHOSH SDOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.5345.1613-b
Kerosene poisoning.The Journal of pediatrics · 1951BLATTNER RJDOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(51)80165-3
[Kerosene].La Medecine aeronautique · 1950

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 170
Image: 4 litre Kristallfotogen kerosene can by Aktiebolaget Lyse Sweden early 20th century.jpg
Autonomy: 220

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melting point: -50
Commons category: Kerosene
NIOSH Pocket Guide ID: 0366
density: 0.81
boiling point: 347
vapor pressure: 5
flash point: 28
lower flammable limit: 0.7
upper flammable limit: 5
time-weighted average exposure limit: 100
P8168: Tram transport in Druzhkivka
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Article

23 sections

Contents

Properties and grades
Melting, freeze and flash points
History
Illuminating oil from coal and oil shale
Kerosene from petroleum
Kerosene from carbon dioxide and water
Production
Applications
As fuel
Heating and lighting
Cooking
Engines
Chemical processes
In entertainment
In industry
Solvent
Others
Toxicity
See also
References
Notes
Further reading
External links

right|thumb|upright|A kerosene bottle, containing blue-dyed kerosene

Kerosene, or paraffin, is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households. Its name derives from the Greek (kērós) meaning "wax"; it was registered as a trademark by Nova Scotia geologist and inventor Abraham Gesner in 1854 before evolving into a generic trademark. It is sometimes spelled kerosine in scientific and industrial usage.