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Lead in the form of tetraethyl lead (TEL) was used in gasoline around the world for many years as an octane improver. TEL allowed the automobile industry to progress before modern refining techniques were developed to improve the octane number of gasoline in sufficient quantites to be available to meet demand. TEL was banned in the United States in 1978 under the Clean Air Act, but worldwide phaseout, particularly in developing countries, has been slow.
The main use for TEL is in "avgas" for small gasoline powered airplane engines and Race Car Engines. No substitute has been found for the use of TEL in these engines because TEL also provides lubrication for the pistons in the engine.
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What are the side effects if a person gets gasoline in their ear?
Side effects of consuming gasoline include irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headaches. Consuming large amounts of gasoline could lead to death. See the related links for more information.
Effects of lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning can cause brain damage and even death. We used to put lead in our gasoline and in our paint but have learned about its dangers and stopped those practices.
What form of gasoline is more dangerous?
Lead-based gasoline is more dangerous compared to unleaded gasoline. Lead is a toxic metal that can damage the environment and human health when released into the air through vehicle emissions. It has been phased out in many parts of the world due to its harmful effects.
What is unleaded gasoline?
gasoline that has not been treated with a lead compound
What is likely effects of this high demand on gasoline prices?
The Price of the gasoline with increase : D
How do you dispose of unclean gasoline?
Gasoline should not be disposed of just anywhere. It can have harmful effects on the environment. Gasoline can also catch on fire. Gasoline can be recycled.
Can submerging your hand in gasoline for extended periods of time kill you?
The simple answer is yes. Leaded gasoline contains tetra ethyl lead, which passes through the skin and kills you. Fortunately it's very dilute, so you'd have to have the gasoline on your skin for a long time. How long? I don't know. So it may not kill you, but it could cause serious effects since the gasoline will be absorbed into your bloodstream and that is dangerous. It would be a ghetto way of huffing. You should use plastic gloves, NOT RUBBER OR LATEX if you are going to submerge your hand in gasoline for extended periods. And avoid breathing leaded gasoline. xxx
Why did we take lead out of gasoline?
danger
What was used as an additive to gasoline?
lead
What is Tetraethyl lead used for?
Tetraethyl lead was previously used as an additive in gasoline to improve engine performance. However, due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health, its use has been largely phased out.
Does lead increase octane in gas?
Lead used to be added to gasoline to increase its octane rating, which would reduce engine knocking and increase performance. However, leaded gasoline has been mostly phased out due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health. Modern gasoline contains other additives to achieve the same effect on octane rating without lead.
What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?
In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.
