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Description

Diggers Kerosene is blue kero for heaters, lamps and blow lamps that also degreases engines and starts wood fires, in 20 L drums (minimum 4).

What it does

This is a light, oily cut from crude oil refining. Diggers sells this blue grade first as fuel for kero heaters, lamps and blow lamps, and second as a solvent: it softens grease and oil on engine parts and, a few drops at a time in water, lifts grime from baths and sinks. It dries slowly, so it keeps working on a greasy part for longer. It has a mild smell and will not mix with water.

Where to use it

Homes, farms, camps and workshops: kero heaters and lamps, blow lamps, wood fires, engine bays and greasy parts, and bathroom tubs and basins. More fuels and cleaners sit in our solvents and thinners range.

How to use

  1. Fuel: follow the heater or lamp maker's procedure, and refill once the flame is out and the burner is cold.
  2. Fire starter: wet the kindling lightly, give it a few minutes to soak in, then light.
  3. Bath and sink cleaner: a few drops in a bucket of water, wipe on, rinse with warm water.
  4. Degreasing: brush onto the part, let the grime soften, wipe off and dry.

Safe on / avoid

Works on metal engine parts, enamel baths and ceramic basins. Diggers says to keep it off glass and never to use it on a barbecue, where it leaves a chemical taste. The SDS says to store it away from aerosols and corrosives as well as oxidants. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

PropertyValue
AppearanceBlue clear liquid
OdourAromatic
Flash point38°C (Abel)
Boiling point145 to 300°C
Specific gravity0.8
Solubility in waterNot miscible with water
Dangerous goodsClass 3, UN 1223, PG III
Poisons scheduleSchedule 5

Pack sizes and delivery

It comes in one size, the 20L Drum, with a minimum order of 4 units. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.

Questions
▸Is kerosene OK for lighting a barbecue?

No. Diggers warns it leaves a chemical taste, so keep it for wood fires and heaters.

▸What is the difference between blue and clear kerosene?

Recochem's sheets present the blue grade as heater and lamp fuel. Recochem Kerosene Clear is pitched as a degreasing solvent.

▸Can kerosene clean a bathtub?

Yes. Diggers suggests a few drops in water, wiped on and rinsed off with warm water. Not on glass.

▸Does kerosene work as an engine degreaser?

Yes. Diggers lists engine degreasing, and the slow evaporation gives it time to soften grease.

Safety Information

DANGER Flammable liquid and vapour (H226). Swallowing it can kill if the liquid gets into the lungs (H304). Suspected of causing cancer, as the SDS words it, under Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350). May cause genetic defects (H340). Causes skin irritation (H315). Causes serious eye irritation (H319). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Toxic to aquatic life, with lasting effects (H411). Toxic to aquatic life (H401).

  • PPE: Safety goggles and gloves that stand up to solvents (nitrile when handling is prolonged, PVC or neoprene against splashes). Where vapour could pass the exposure standard, an organic vapour respirator to AS1716.
  • Handling and storage: Flammable. Work with good ventilation and keep it away from heat, sparks, flames and direct sun. Earth and bond drums and gear during transfer, since static can light the vapour. Keep it apart from strong oxidants, aerosols and corrosives.
  • First aid: Swallowed: do not make the person vomit, get medical help. Eyes: hold the lids apart and rinse with running water for 15 minutes or more. Skin: take off soaked clothing, wash with water and then soap. Inhaled: get them into clean air and let them rest. Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.
  • Spills: Remove ignition sources, keep it out of drains and waterways with sand or earth, then absorb it or pump it into labelled, sealable containers.
  • Dangerous goods: UN 1223, KEROSENE, Class 3, Packing Group III, Hazchem 3Y.
  • Poisons schedule: Schedule 5. Store out of children's reach.
  • SDS: Safety Data Sheet dated 17 Mar 2022 attached to this page.
DG Class 3DG Class 3

Dangerous goods · Class 3 · UN1223 · Packing group III

Diggers Kerosene

Pricing by Packaging Size

20L Drum
AUD 147.00ex GST
AUD 161.70 inc GSTMinimum order 4: AUD 588.00 ex GST · AUD 646.80 inc GST
Product Details
ManufacturerDiggers
Brand pageDiggers
CAS Number64742-82-1
UN NumberUN1223
Packing GroupIII
ClassificationDG Class 3
CategorySolvents and Thinners
Pack sizes1 option
Dispatched fromAll
Stock Status
In Stock - 1000 units
Order Options

Packaging Size

Unit priceAUD 147.00
Subtotal (4 ×)AUD 588.00

Quantity

20L Drum is sold in a minimum of 4.

Delivery Information

Estimated dispatch: 5 business days after you order.

Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout before you pay, with an estimated delivery date where the carrier gives one.

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