Agent Name
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hydrotreated kerosene; Hydrotreated light distillates (petroleum); Turbo fuel A; Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light; Kerosene (petroleum), hydrotreated; Distillate fuel oils, light; Distillates, (petroleum), hydrotreated light; Hydrotreated light distillate; [ChemIDplus] Low odor paraffinic solvent; Dearomatized kerosine; Deodorized kerosene; [ICSC] ESCAID 110 FLUID; [ExxonMobil MSDS] UN1268
Category
Petroleum Distillates, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor of petroleum; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used in the chemical, fuel, agricultural, electrical/electronic engineering, metal refining, coatings (paints, lacquers, and varnishes), textile processing, and petroleum refining industries; Used as an aerosol propellant, corrosion inhibitor, intermediate, lubricant additive, solvent, cleaning/washing agent, disinfectant, fuel additive, and cosmetic ingredient; [IUCLID] Used in oil-based drilling muds; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
Comments
TSCA Definition 2008: Obtained by treating a petroleum fraction with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst and consisting of hydrocarbons with carbon numbers of C9 through C16 and boiling range of 150 deg C to 290 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Vapor is a mild eye irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; Ingestion can cause aspiration into the lungs; [ICSC] May cause mild eye irritation; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause dizziness, anesthesia, unconsciousness, and other CNS effects; An aspiration hazard; Minimally toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; [ExxonMobil MSDS] See "Kerosene."
MAK
5 mg/m3, respirable fraction (aerosol) and 350 mg/m3 (vapor)
Explanatory Notes
For TLV, see Appendix H: Reciprocal Calculation Method for Certain Refined Hydrocarbon Solvent Vapors; [TLVs and BEIs] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Petroleum distillates, n.o.s."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: