Distillate fuel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008247",
  "term": "Distillate fuel",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Distillate Fuel",
  "definition": "1. Diesel fuels and domestic heating oils have boiling ranges of about 400°-700° F. The desirable qualities required for distillate fuels include controlled flash and pour points, clean burning, no deposit formation in storage tanks, and a proper diesel fuel cetane rating for good starting and combustion. [DOL Occupational Health and Safety Administration Petroleum Refining Process at https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iv/otm_iv_2.html#app_iv:2_1[\n\n2. Diesel fuel and other petroleum fuels that can be used in engines that are designed for diesel fuel. For example, jet fuel, heating oil, kerosene, No. 4 fuel, DMX, DMA, DMB, and DMC are distillate fuels; and natural gas, LPG, gasoline, and residual fuel are not distillate fuels. Blends containing residual fuel may be distillate fuels.",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "EPA EV-Chemical Substances-Chemical Roles",
    "40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2013); 40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/distillate-fuel/"
}