Diesel fuel types

[Elden DuRand]

Just a note here, guys:

"Coleman Fuel" or "Camp Fuel" used to be "white" gasoline or gasoline without any additives. Today, "Camp Fuel" is Naphtha.

Now, I don't know if white gas and naphtha are the same but the smell of the exhaust reminds me of when I was a kid mowing grass. We used white gas in the mower because it was cheaper than "ethyl".

Take care - Elden
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[bitsnpieces1]

Colemans fuel isn't the same as white gas. It was formulated to have a better smell and most importantly be far less hazardous for fire or explosions. You had to be extremely careful filling a gas lantern white gas. The admonition to let the lantern cool down completely before refueling was the only smart thing to do. I would really like to find out what is Colemans Fuel. Anyone know what the MSDS is?? Les

[paychk]

Coleman Fuel MSDS:

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/msds/lantern.pdf

[paychk]

Coleman Premium Blend Camp Fuel MSDS:

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/msds/5103-232.pdf

Coleman MSDS page:

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/msds2.asp

[bitsnpieces1]

Thanks paychk, that helps understand the situation better. Les