Asian Organics – Furnace Oil
Asian Organics Furnace Oil is a petroleum fraction obtained through the distillation of crude oil, either as a distillate or a residue. Broadly, fuel oil refers to any liquid petroleum product that is burned in a furnace, boiler, or engine for the generation of heat or power, except oils with a flash point of approximately 40°C (104°F) and those used in cotton or wool-wick burners.
In this wider sense, diesel is also categorized as a type of fuel oil. Fuel oils are composed of long hydrocarbon chains, particularly alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics. In a stricter commercial definition, fuel oil refers to the heaviest liquid fuel obtained from crude oil—heavier than gasoline and naphtha.
Properties of Furnace Oil
- Furnace Oil is a residual fuel, unlike gasoline, high-speed diesel, or kerosene which are distillate fuels.
- It appears as a dark, viscous liquid at room temperature.
- It is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, primarily with carbon atoms ranging from C20 to C55.
- It is produced by blending refinery residues with small quantities of middle distillates to achieve desired viscosity and flow characteristics.
Safety Information
- Reactivity Data:
- Chemically stable under normal conditions.
- Incompatible with strong oxidizers.
- Does not react vigorously with most common materials.
- Chemically stable under normal conditions.
- Health Hazard Data:
- Entry routes: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact.
