Basics

The MOST COMMON + generic term for a Specialized Liquid Fuel
- It is mainly used in Pressure Lanterns / Liquid Fuel Stoves designed for use with it, and thus is often called “Camp Fuel”
- The fact that the Coleman brand made+makes much of the devices that use it has lead to it often being called “Coleman Fuel” as well
Essentially it is akin to a modern formulation of Old Formulation Gasoline
- Early automobile/pre-automobile “gasoline” was typically “Drip Gas” / Natural Gas Liquids derived…NOT a specified product
  - Given they were a common technology of the time (due to Rural Electrification still going on etc) the “heyday” of the technology was from this period, hence it is the go-to specification
    - Newer “dual fuel” lanterns can run on “pump gas” / “mogas” (aka standard, albeit preferably Ethanol Free Gasoline )
    - Multifuel Liquid Fuel Pressure Stoves typically run “cleanest” on White Gas (or [[Fuel Alcohol, albeit that can have corrosion issues, Material Compatibility Issues , and overall isn’t advisable unless specifically designed in (or if it is not stored in the stove; the stove is stored DRY)
      - ”Heavier” fuels such as Kerosene or Diesel etc foul the Vapor Generator more quickly, necessitating more frequent maintenance (also may clog the nozzle)

Sourcing

Often can be found in Walmarts
- A Walmart Listing for “Coleman Fuel 1 Gallon” ( ‘’’~14 USD online as of this edit’’’ )
Has the composition changed over time?
- The reddit post pointed out how Butane/Propane were added to the name/description
  - This MAY have just been an ai slop type (as often happens in niche products in e-commerce etc)
  - It COULD however also hint that it is now Butanized Naphtha
A 32oz Can at Academy Sports+Outdoors

Mentions having [[Metal Deactivators[]
An Amazon Listing for “PACKAGING SERVICE CO - CFM64 Camp Fuel, 32 oz”
- 32usfloz=1quart or 1/4 gallon so this is NOT what the picture shows
- As per many of the reviews point out
- 946ml
Need to see if this is due to Hazmat Shipping Regulations ?
- Ie large filled containers of gas are hard to ship?

Naphtha / Petroleum Naphtha / Natural Gasoline and such may be similar / similar enough
Main issue is, as with “Gasoline”, Naphtha is an industry term for a category of chemicals that fit a similar list of requirements, not a specific chemical or STRICT standard
- Thus even with CAS Numbers etc you can still end up getting slightly, yet significantly enough, different materials under the same name

Either from a pump (re Ethanol Free Gasoline ), or in shelf sold containers at Lawn Equipment/Home Improvement Stores such as this:
- A Home Depot Listing for “ 4- Cycle Ethanol-Free Fuel 110 oz. (1-Pack)”
  - ~24 USD for the 3.253L Can as of this Edit

The Wikipedia Page on Coleman Fuel
A Post on Learn to Drill . Com titled “What is White Gasoline”
A PSA by the Australian Institute of Petroleum Titled “ THE COLOUR OF AUSTRALIAN UNLEADED PETROL IS CHANGING”
- Compares Dyed and Undyed Gasoline
  - Despite being undyed, most gasoline is still a pale yellow
    - Although i’ve never heard the term “Yellow Gasoline” perhaps it’s a historical term
    - ”Red Diesel” is sometimes used to refer to Off Road Diesel
On potential shortage/phaseout due to being largely obsolete:
- A Reddit Post in the Context of Fire Poi/Baton Arts etc