Product Overview
Kerosene K1 Clean Burning Fuel is a refined petroleum distillate offered in laboratory grade, designated under CAS 8008-20-6. Also known as kerosene oil or coal oil, this hydrocarbon-based solvent and fuel source is valued across residential heating, lighting, industrial cleaning, and chemical manufacturing operations for its low sulfur profile and clean combustion characteristics.
Alliance Chemical offers this K1 kerosene in pack sizes ranging from 1 quart bottles for lab and bench-scale work up to 330 gallon totes for production-volume fuel blending and facility heating. The laboratory grade designation makes this product a practical choice for buyers whose procurement specs call for tighter quality oversight than a general industrial supply.
Why This Grade
The laboratory grade designation on this K1 kerosene signals a product procured under stricter quality control than standard commercial or industrial fuel-grade kerosene. For a buyer running analytical work, calibrating combustion equipment, or using kerosene as a carrier solvent in a controlled process, that distinction matters — it narrows the variability you need to account for in your results.
The K1 designation itself identifies the low-sulfur, clean-burning classification of kerosene. Lower sulfur content means fewer combustion byproducts, less soot accumulation on burner components, and reduced odor during use. If your operation involves indoor heating, lamp illumination, or any enclosed combustion where exhaust quality is a concern, K1 is the grade to specify. Buyers whose process tolerates higher sulfur or who need bulk commodity fuel may find a standard K-2 grade more cost-effective — but where cleaner burn matters, K1 is the correct call.
Chemical Profile
Kerosene K1 is a complex hydrocarbon mixture derived from petroleum distillation, registered under CAS 8008-20-6. As a mixture rather than a single compound, it does not carry a defined molecular formula or molecular weight. The product falls within the solvents family and behaves as a flammable liquid under standard conditions. Specific physical properties — appearance, density, solubility, vapor pressure, and odor — are documented on the product's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS), both of which are available for this product.
Industrial Applications
K1 kerosene serves a wide range of operational roles across industries. Its value lies in its combination of clean combustion, moderate volatility, and effective solvency.
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Heating fuel. K1 kerosene is a primary fuel for portable and fixed residential heating systems. Its low sulfur content reduces maintenance intervals on wick-fed and forced-air heaters by limiting carbon buildup on combustion surfaces.
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Lamp and illumination fuel. Oil lamps and emergency lighting systems rely on K1 kerosene for a steady, low-odor flame. The clean-burning profile keeps glass chimneys and wicks cleaner between service.
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Industrial solvent. In manufacturing and maintenance environments, kerosene is used as a degreasing and cleaning solvent for metal parts, tooling, and equipment. It dissolves petroleum-based residues effectively without the aggressive evaporation rate of lighter solvents like naphtha.
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Chemical feedstock. Kerosene serves as a starting material or carrier in the production of downstream chemical products, including certain specialty solvents and hydrocarbon blends.
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Aviation and jet fuel base. Kerosene-type fuels are the foundation of jet fuel formulations. While finished jet fuel requires additional specification testing and additive packages, K1 kerosene shares the core distillation cut.
Handling & Storage
Kerosene K1 carries a Danger signal word (per the product's GHS classification). Operators must account for the following hazard statements during handling, storage, and transport:
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapour (per the product's GHS classification)
- H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (per the product's GHS classification)
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer (per the product's GHS classification)
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (per the product's GHS classification)
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and direct sunlight. Approved containers — HDPE or stainless steel — prevent material incompatibility. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and concentrated acids, which can create hazardous reaction conditions.
Personnel handling K1 kerosene should wear chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles, and appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact and eye exposure. In areas where vapor concentrations may accumulate, ensure mechanical ventilation or use respiratory protection rated for organic vapors. Inspect storage containers regularly for leaks, corrosion, or seal degradation — a slow leak of flammable liquid in a warm warehouse is exactly the scenario you want to catch early.
Hazmat & Shipping
Kerosene K1 is regulated as a hazardous material for transport. The governing classification data for this product:
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UN Number: UN1223 (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Hazard Class: 3 — Flammable Liquid (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Packing Group: III (per 49 CFR 172.101)
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Proper Shipping Name: KEROSENE (per 49 CFR 172.101)
All shipments from Alliance Chemical's Taylor, TX facility are prepared by hazmat-trained personnel in accordance with DOT packaging, marking, and labeling requirements. Shipping documentation — including hazmat shipping papers — accompanies every outbound package as required.
Documentation
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) ships with every order of this product. SDS documents are available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese — supporting both domestic operations and facilities with multilingual safety documentation requirements. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) is also available, providing batch-level analytical data tied to the specific material you receive. A Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with product specifications is available upon request.
Why Buy from Alliance Chemical
This K1 kerosene is available to order in quantities from a single quart up to a 330 gallon tote — with full hazmat shipping documentation, SDS, and lot-specific COA included with every order. That range covers everything from a lab bench running solvent rinses to a fuel distributor restocking bulk supply.
Alliance Chemical has operated as a hazmat chemical distributor since 1998, serving over 50,000 customers from our warehouse in Taylor, Texas. Shipping and handling guidance for this product has been reviewed by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
