Is Recochem Kerosene Blue in stock for delivery in Australia?

Yes. Recochem Kerosene Blue is currently in stock. It ships from a Chem Connect site that holds it, chosen for your delivery address at checkout. Estimated dispatch: 8 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.

What pack sizes does Recochem Kerosene Blue come in?

Recochem Kerosene Blue is available in 20L Drum, 200L Drum, 1000L IBC. Custom pack sizes can be sourced via the Custom Orders form.

Is Recochem Kerosene Blue classified as dangerous goods (DG)?

Recochem Kerosene Blue is classified as Dangerous goods · Class 3 · UN1223 · Packing group III. It ships through approved Australian DG-rated freight carriers compliant with the ADG Code.

Do prices include GST?

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Description

Recochem Kerosene Blue is blue dyed kero for heaters, lamps and blow lamps and for engine degreasing, in 20 L drums (minimum 4), 200 L drums and IBCs.

What it does

The blue dye marks this as heating kerosene. Recochem designs it for conventional kerosene heaters and lists lamp, heater and blow lamp fuel, engine degreasing and wood fire starting as typical uses. It is a versatile hydrocarbon with good solvency for many organic compounds, a slow evaporation rate and minimum residue on drying, so it also works as a cleaning agent and surface cleanser. It has a mild odour.

Where to use it

Farms, remote sites, camps, workshops and resellers. Kero heaters and lamps, blow lamps, engine bays and greasy components. Bulk buyers can take a 200 L drum or 1000 L IBC. Part of our solvents and thinners range.

How to use

Heaters and lamps: follow the appliance maker's instructions and refuel once the flame is out and the unit is cold.
Degreasing: brush onto the part, allow time to soften the grease, then wipe or rinse with fresh solvent.
Fire lighting: wet the kindling sparingly and wait a moment before lighting.
Keep drums sealed and upright between uses.

Safe on / avoid

Suits metal engine parts and tools. Test rubber, plastics and paint first. It is flammable and slow to evaporate, so do not leave soaked rags near heat, and store it away from aerosols, corrosives and oxidants. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

Property	Value
Appearance	Blue clear liquid
Odour	Aromatic
Flash point	38°C (Abel)
Specific gravity	0.80
Solubility in water	Not miscible with water
Dangerous goods	Class 3, UN 1223, PG III
Poisons schedule	Schedule 5
CAS number	64742-82-1

Pack sizes and delivery

Choose the 20L Drum (minimum order 4 units), the 200L Drum or the 1000L IBC to match your usage. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.

Questions

▸Why is kerosene dyed blue?

Recochem sells the blue grade for heaters and lamps; the colour sets it apart from clear degreasing kerosene.

▸Is Recochem Kerosene Blue the same as Diggers Kerosene?

Both share Recochem product code 16000 and the same SDS. Diggers Kerosene is the consumer branded drum.

▸Can blue kerosene be used as a degreaser?

Yes. Recochem lists engine degreasing as a typical use.

▸When can I refill a kerosene heater?

Once the flame is out and the burner is cold, following the heater maker's steps.

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.