50815-00-4

Basic information

• Product Name: JP-4 (Jet Fuel)
• Synonyms: PETROLEUM-DERIVEDJP-4JETFUEL;PETROLEUMJP-4;SHALE-DERIVEDJP-4JETFUEL;JETFUELJP-4;SHALEJP-4
• CAS NO: 50815-00-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 50815-00-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: JP-4 (Jet Fuel)(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: JP-4 (Jet Fuel)(50815-00-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: JP-4 (Jet Fuel)(50815-00-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 50815-00-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

JP-4 (Jet Fuel), also known as Jet Propellant-4, is a type of aviation fuel primarily used in military and commercial aircraft. It is a watery colorless liquid that is less dense than water and insoluble in water, causing it to float on the water's surface.

Uses

Used in Aviation Industry:
JP-4 (Jet Fuel) is used as an aircraft fuel for powering military and commercial aircraft. It is specifically utilized by the US Air Force as a propellant for their jet engines, providing the necessary energy for flight and ensuring efficient performance during various missions and operations.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

JP-4 (Jet Fuel) may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring may occur followed by ignition of unreacted material and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, mostly unreactive. Not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, burns exothermically to produce mostly carbon dioxide and water.

Health Hazard

Vapor causes slight irritation of eyes and nose. Liquid irritates stomach; if taken into lungs, causes coughing, distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema.