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White gas, exemplified by Coleman Camp Fuel, is a common naphtha fuel used in many lanterns and torches

Historically called white gas,^[1] Coleman fuel is a petroleum naptha product marketed by The Coleman Company. It is a liquid petroleum distillate fuel and is sold in one gallon cans. It is used primarily for fueling lanterns and camp stoves. Originally, it was simply casing-head gas or drip gas which has similar properties.

Coleman fuel has an octane rating of 50 to 55 and none of the additives found in modern gasoline.^[2]

It has a lower molecular weight than gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel and cannot be used as a substitute for any of those fuels in modern engines.^[3]

The flammability of Coleman Fuel is similar to gasoline. However, it should never be used in gasoline engines. Its high heat of combustion and lack of additives will destroy the valves, and its low octane rating would produce knocking.^[4]

[edit] See also

• Naphtha
• Drip gas

[edit] References

1. ^ Coleman - How to choose a fuel[1]
2. ^ Coleman FAQ - What is Coleman Fuel?[2]
3. ^ Coleman FAQ - What is Coleman Fuel?[3]
4. ^ Coleman FAQ - What is Coleman Fuel?[4]