KEROSENE paraffin oil, 200l, for burner, drum

Fuel intended for kerosene refrigerators, lamps, stoves etc.

• Less oily than diesel
• Transparent

Can be added to diesel (up to 30%) to prevent freezing in cold countries.

Note: this is not applicable to engines with "common-rail" technology, where there is a risk of serious damages to the injection system and/or to the engine.

Can be replaced by Jet A-1.

For safety reasons, fuel should not be stored in the proximity of residential buildings, particularly during conflicts. It must be stored in a shaded, well-ventilated place, free of flammable materials or heat sources (such as a generator). Make sure there is a fire extinguisher or a bucket of sand placed nearby.

Choose a colour for each type of fuel and use it to mark all related articles, such as jerrycans, drums, pumps, etc.

Caution

In some cases the same name refers to different fuels in different languages, which can lead to confusion.

For example, in French, petrol is called "essence" and kerosene (lamp oil) is called "pétrole (lampant)".

(See MSF guidelines and preliminary remarks on petroleum hydrocarbons.)