Surface Ignition Control by Phosphorus Fuel Additives

Abstract

Are phosphorus additives really effective? These experiments prove their value in reducing the number and severity of surface ignitions Prior to 1953, the commercial use of phosphorus additives by the petroleum industry was limited to lubricants. The

Chromosome breaking effect of a gasoline additive in cultured human lymphocytes

“…One such chemical is trimethylphosphate (TMP), the triester of methanol and phosphorous acid. Its technical use is mainly as a gasoline additive, to control spark plug fouling and surface ignition (HALL et al 1957;HINKAMP and WARREN 1958). In addition, it is used as a flame retardant solvent for paints and polymers.…”