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Some of the propellants (especially the hypergolics) are pretty toxic. However, Soyuz, Long March 5 (and later), Falcon 9, and Delta III (first stage) all use
by KMag 6y ago
Some of the propellants (especially the hypergolics) are pretty toxic. However, Soyuz, Long March 5 (and later), Falcon 9, and Delta III (first stage) all use high-grade kerosene (RP-1 or its Russian equivalent) and liquid oxygen. Jet-A isn't too far from high-grade kerosene. Ariane 5 uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in its first stage. Many of the smaller players use RP-1/LOX, and some of the next-generation rockets will use methane/LOX propellants.
Though, the Delta III and Ariane 5 boosters do contain ammonium perchlorate, which is worse for the environment than jet fuel.