As a benzene derivative, carcinogenesis is inherent. If seen 10oz cans of
toluene labelled 'OCTANE BOOSTER' in shops. Its toxicity was not mentioned,
other than the standard cautions, but as a chemist, I know better.
Andy
>From: Daniel1312@aol.com
>To: trunkie@hotmail.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: octane boost
>Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 11:40:43 EDT
>
>In a message dated 13/5/1999 11:27:45AM, trunkie@hotmail.com writes:
>
><< If anyone wants to raise the octane level of their fuel, toluene >>
>
>Be careful. Most of this stuff is highly carcinogenic. Usually the side
>of
>the container is graduated so you know much you are raising the numbers by.
>I didn't use it (apart from the mixture was v.lean when I first had the
>DCOE)
>on a 11:1 CR.
>
>David Vizard's book - Performance with Economy has a good section on fuels
>and additives.
>
>
>Daniel1312
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