Is your gas additive safe with E10 fuel?

E0 Fuel Choice

Fuel Testers TIPS for Choosing a Gas Additive with E10 fuel type.

Most product names listed above are registered trademark. Contact manufacturer directly for information.

Always check engine and product manufacturer recommendations, before using any type of fuel additive.

Information contained in above chart primarily obtained from product manufacturer official MSDS and product literature. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If you believe any information is inaccurate send documentation to fuel.testers@yahoo.com

The information listed on the products above is not a recommendation for or against any specific product; It is intended to educate public on ingredients additives often contain, so you are better informed on what products and ingredients are most appropriate as an E10 gas additive, when necessary.

FUEL-TESTERS COMPANY BELIEVES GAS ADDITIVES ARE OFTEN UNNECESSARY WITH E10 FUEL...

More information & Tips on Gas Additive Use with E10 Fuel:

Avoid additives that contain strong solvents, alcohols and water-absorbing ingredients when gas contains ethanol (e10).

Improper use of gas additives will increase risks, cause damage and invalidate engine warranty.

Beware of misleading product claims, it is scientifically impossible to "remove all water from fuel" with just a liquid additive.

The brand of gasoline and type of engine should always be considered when choosing to use any gas additive product. Gasoline already contains many of the same ingredients used in many fuel additive/gas treatment products.

- Usually 10% ethanol, now found in most gas, replaces the need for additional fuel system cleansers.

Over the years we have received numerous reports from consumers who have experienced engine damage from contaminated (E10) gasoline. There are many varied reasons for actual cause of damage, including poor quality gasoline, improper E10 fuel management, misuse of gas additives. and more...

Tip: You do NOT want to force excess water back into gas; You do NOT want to add ethanol alcohol to manage E10 side effects;

Strong emulsifiers will not only force alcohol/water back into petroleum gas, they may also solidify engine lubricating oils and gasoline ingredients, causing clogging, gelling and gunk throughout the engine.

View EPA (registered) Additive List: Web Page: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/web-addt.htm

All gasoline and diesel motor vehicle fuel additives are required to be registered in accordance with the regulations at 40CFR 79. EPA list includes over 6000 products.

When product manufacturer refuses to answer your questions or furnish MSDS or ingredients, contact:

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Washington, DC 20460

Jose Solar, phone: (202)-343-9027, fax: (202)-343-2825, email: solar.jose@epa.gov

Jim Caldwell, phone: (202)-343-9303, fax: (202)-343-2825, email: caldwell.jim@epa.gov

Learn the names of alcohols to avoid unnecessary use of fuel additives that contain alcohol with E10 gasoline.

COMMMON NAMES OF ALCOHOLS:

Ethanols: ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, grain alcohol, alcohol sulfuris, ammonia in alcohol, aromatic spirit of ammonia, carbon disulfide, denatured alcohol, diacetone alcohol, rubbing alcohol, spirit of wine, t-Butyl alcohol...

Names of chemicals similar to ethanol: 2-Butoxyethanol, Butoxyethanol, Butyl cellosolve, 2-butoxy- Ethylene glycol, mono-n-butyl ether, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Monobutyl ethylene glycol ether, n-Butoxyethanol. More...

Alcohol Fuel Test Kits and Quik-Check will check both gas and liquid gas additive products

for ethanol/alcohol content.

Ethanol alcohol blend fuels, made from corn & grains, can damage engines.

CORN FUELS...

Avoid unnecessary use of alcohol-containing gas treatment products when running your engine on E10 fuel.

TIPS for Choosing a Gas Additive with E10 fuel type:

AVOID products that contain alcohol (includes isopropyl, methanol, etc.) and/or strong solvents, emulsifiers and water-absorbing agents.
No additive (chemical ingredient) can prevent or remove water from a sedentary tank in storage.
Don't fall prey to deceptive advertising and scare tactics - Check product ingredients before use.
Additives that are beneficial usually raise energy (improve performance) and help protect parts (lubricate).
Since E10 is a strong solvent, cleanser, de-greaser, anti-freeze and octane enhancer it often replaces the need for additional gas additives. Ask yourself, why add more alcohol, for "prevention" for ethanol alcohol-caused gas problems? Simply makes no sense...

Simple E10 precautions are usually enough to avoid most gas-caused problems.

#1 E10 Gas Problem=Water Absorption Causing Phase Separation:

No miracle additive exists that can stop ethanol from absorbing water ---> Your best defense= Buying high quality gasoline + replacing often - Always test gasoline to confirm water-free with 10% or less ethanol.

REVIEW LIST:

Does your gas additive contain alcohol and/or water absorbing ingredients?

Examples below are for informational purposes only; There are 4000+ gas additive products registered with the EPA - Please do not misinterpret the purpose of our chart.

Is your gas additive safe with E10 fuel?

Page updated 2014: 011112-121611-040709-2008

PRODUCT NAME ®: All product names below are assumed to be registered trademarks. (Alphabetical Order)	PRIMARY INGREDIENT	CONTAINS ALCOHOL	WATER SOLUBLE/ ABSORBS WATER	MSDS Reviewed
X CD2 Engine Tune-up	Methanol 60-70%, isopropanol alcohol, 2-Butoxyethanol, Diacetone alcohol...	YES	YES
X CRC for Gas Tanks	Isopropyl Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X CRC Stor-X Fuel Stabilizer	Stoddard solvent, 2-Butoxyethanol	YES	"Negligible in water"	X
X Ethanol Shield See note below (1)	"Confidential" Not diclosed.	Unknown	Unknown	X 2012
X Evinrude 2+4 Fuel Conditioner	95% Isopropyl Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X Ezorb - See warning notes below.	Unknown	N/A	YES	Not available
X Formula X2	? Likely ETHANOL	YES	YES	X
X Iso-Heet and HEET (Gold Eagle) *	99% Isopropanol Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X K100MG Marine Gas Treatment	2-Butoxyethanol	YES	YES	X
Klotz Octane Booster (KL602) *	Petroleum Distillage NOS	"Not Alcohol Compatible"	YES	X
Lucas Octane Booster	Petroleum Distillate, Parrafins	NO	NO	X
X Mercury Marine Fuel System Cleaner	Refined Petroleum Oil, Isopropanol Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X Mercury Marine Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer	Isopropanol Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X #131 Neutra Fuel Stabilizer (Schaeffer) See note below (3)	Information Removed on 04/07/09 due to Schaeffer Company Request.	Information Removed (3)	Information Removed (3)	X
X Pennzoil Marine Fuel System Cleaner & Stabilizer	Petroleum Distillates	YES	NO	X
PRI-G Gasoline Fuel Treatment See warning notes below.	ShellsolD60, mixture of amines, organic dispersants.	NO	N/A	X
X Quicksilver Fuel System Treatment & Stabilizer	Isopropanol Alcohol	YES	YES	X
X Seafoam Motor Treatment	Pale Oil, Naphtha, "IPA" Isopropyl Alcohol. See Note (2)	YES	NO See Note (2)	X
X Snap Gas Line Antifreee (Penzoil Quaker)	Methyl Alcohol, Stabilizer (trade secret).	YES	NO	X
* Sta-bil Fuel Stabilizer PN 22213 - Gold Eagle Company	Petroleum Distillate Naphtha Solvent 95% (CAS# 64742-53-6: aka Transformer Oil, HYNAP® and others) + Undisclosed Additive Mixture 5%.	NO	Negligible	X 10/21/11
* STAR*TRON GASOLINE ADDITIVE PN: 14308, 14301, 93008, 93016, 93016, 93032 - Starbrite Company	Solvent Naphtha (Petroleum) Heavy Aliphatic CAS# 64742-96-7 > 95 and Proprietary Organic Compounds < 0.5.	NO	Less than 0.01	X 9/30/08
X Turbo Octane Boost 108 (North American Oil Company) *	Isobutyl alcohol, Methanol and t-butyl alcohol	YES	YES	X
* Warning: Almost all octane boosters + antifreeze products contain 95% or more alcohol. X = In our opinion, not recommended and/or contraindicated with ethanol blends of gasoline due to high alcohol/solvent content. * = Safest products with E10 gas, when a gas additive is necessary. Alcohol-free. See Notes Below For More Details/Tips.
Notes: (1) Ethanol Shield: Despite containing hazardous ingredients, B3C Fuel Solutions (illegally) neglects/refuses to describe ingredients, MSDS states "Trade Secret" and "Confidential", an obvious sign that product and company CAN NOT BE TRUSTED. (2) Seafoam MSDS lists "IPA" under ingredients. The only commonly used term for abreviation IPA =Isopropyl Alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is soluble in water. Seafoam Sales Company did not respond to our request for more information. (3) April 07, 2009 - "Ingredients, alcohol content and water solubility" listed in chart for #131 Neutra Fuel Stabilizer (Schaeffer Manufacturing Company) REMOVED due to telephone request from Schaeffer Company representative (P.H.) Information included in chart was obtained directly from product MSDS, which is public information. It concerns us whenever a company attempts to withhold information from consumers. Contact company directly for product information or contact EPA for assistance. Neutra #131 is registered with the EPA. (4) Shellsol is an industrial solvent chemical found in many products. Shellsol D60 chemical name = Solvent Naphtha (Petroleum) Medium Aliphatic. Class: Petroleum SOLVENT. Registered trademark of Shell. Warning notes: Likely due to incompatibility with ethanol fuel blends, we have received the most reports of engine damage caused by a gas additive from those who used PRI-G and Ezorb. Reports state fuel thickens, gels-up and clogs carburetor and filters. Caution advised.