CAN/CGSB-3.3-2024

Scope This National Standard of Canada applies to two types of petroleum distillates intended for use in applications as described below. b) used in well-ventilated surroundings, and in wick-fed illuminating lamps. a) Type No. 1-K Kerosene is intended for use in unvented space heaters as described in CSA B140.9.3, when Type No. 2-K Kerosene is intended for use in flue-connected stoves and heaters and should not be used in unvented applications. Note: The term “kerosene” also describes products used for other purposes not covered by this standard. The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use. Units of measurement – Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are provided in units from the International System of Units (SI units). This standard expresses the industry standard nominal units of measurement in North America of “% by mass” and “% by volume”. The SI equivalent expressions for these units are % (m/m) and % (V/V) respectively.