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Old 22nd Sep 2019, 09:24
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From a chemistry point of view, yes you could extinguish a naked flame with kerosene, it's got a pretty low vapour pressure and a reasonably high flashpoint.

I wouldn't recommend it though especially if it is atomized.
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