Apologies if this is tangential but other properties of kerosene (aka kerosine) as turbine fuel were brought up. To my knowledge, all "Jet fuels" (intended for aircraft use) are based on kerosene.

Another property of jet fuel that was not mentioned is freeze point where viscosity drops because of wax formation and pumps and filters begin to clog. Ordinary kerosene (as used in lanterns and space heaters) rarely has to deal with sub-zero temperature (e.g. -40C) and 30,000 feet altitude. see http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/solutions-for-businesses/aviation/shell-aviation-fuels/fuels/types/civil-jet-fuel-grades.html for different fuels and their freeze points.

Apologies if this is tangential but other properties of kerosene (aka kerosine) as turbine fuel were brought up. To my knowledge, all "Jet fuels" (intended for aircraft use) are based on kerosene.

Another property of jet fuel that was not mentioned is freeze point where viscosity drops because of wax formation and pumps and filters begin to clog. Ordinary kerosene (as used in lanterns and space heaters) rarely has to deal with sub-zero temperature (e.g. -40C) and 30,000 feet altitude.

Also important is volatility which can be reduced at low temperatures and impede combustion.

see http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/solutions-for-businesses/aviation/shell-aviation-fuels/fuels/types/civil-jet-fuel-grades.html for different fuels and their freeze points.