Webra 145

[Ann & Dave Burton]

Most fuel manufactures used to use a small percent of propolene oxide as
an ignition aid (1-2%). It is very volatile and will evaporate out if a
can is left open very long. 
I've been mixing my fuel for years and never used it and didn't find it
necessary.
I don't know if it's still used.

Ihncheol Park wrote:
> 
> Well, I just did a search on Propylene Oxide and found this.
> 
> "Propylene oxide is a volatile, flammable liquid that is soluble in water,
> alcohol, and ether. It is highly dangerous when exposed to heat or flame. It
> has a violent reaction with hydrogen chloride, chlorosulfonic acid, hydrogen
> fluoride, and oleum.
> 
> It should not be stored in the presence of acids, bases, chlorides of iron,
> aluminum, and tin, or peroxides of iron and aluminum; any of these may cause
> violent polymerization.
> 
> Propylene oxide is miscible with most organic solvents, and forms a
> two-layer system with water. It is incompatible with anhydrous metal
> chlorides, iron, strong acids, caustics, and peroxides, and reacts
> vigorously with oxidizing materials. When exposed to flame, propylene oxide
> will burn with a hot flame like isopropyl if not confined, but it may
> explode if confined. Polymerization may occur due to high temperatures or
> contamination with alkalis, aqueous acids, amines, and acidic alcohols.
> 
> Health effect:
> Propylene oxide is classified as a substance which may reasonably be
> anticipated to be a carcinogen, according to the Sixth Annual Report on
> Carcinogens, published by the National Toxicology Program, U.S. Department
> of Health and Human Services. It is also classified as a carcinogen in EPA’s
> Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). If it is inhaled or ingested, or makes eye or
> skin contact, it can irritate the eyes, upper respiratory system, lungs, and
> skin. "
> 
> Our engines are made of aluminum.
> I hope it is not in our fuel.
> 
> Ihncheol
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Bjorn Lehnardt
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 8:24 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Webra 145
> 
> The theory round here is that Magnum has a bit of
> propylene oxide in it.
> 
> > I wish I knew.  I have always thought it was in the 26-30% range;
> > others tell me they think it's closer to 22%.  We're all guessing
> > because Buzz Butler (the guy who makes it) won't say.  But my
> > comparisons with other brands/blends of fuel have me thinking it's in
> > that range.
> >
> > The bottom line is, it doesn't matter 'cause it's great fuel at a
> > great price (even after shipping).
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> >
> > >What % nitro is Magnum#1?
> 
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