A kerosene composition is provided containing, in relation to the total composition, at least 99% by weight of n-paraffins and iso-paraffins, having the properties indicated by the following formulae:6.0° C.≦FBP(end point)−95% distillation point≦11.0° C.; (A)240° C.≦FBP≦270° C.; (B)150° C.≦IBP(initial distillation point)≦165° C. (C)