ASTM D4806 : 10a

Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers nominally anhydrous denatured fuel ethanol intended to be blended with unleaded or leaded gasolines at 1 to 10 volume % for use as automotive spark-ignition engine fuel covered by Specification D4814. The significance of this specification is shown in Appendix X1.

1.2 The user is advised to check with the national regulatory agencies where the ethanol is denatured and used. The sulfur limit and denaturing formulas in this specification are acceptable for the U.S. market. Other countries or jurisdictions may allow or require other denaturing formulas and sulfur limits.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 The following safety hazards caveat applies to the test method in 8.7: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

Status : Historical

Standard Type: Main

Document No: ASTM D4806 : 10a

Document Year: 2010

Pages: 7

Edition: a

Section Volume:
05.02 Volume 05.02 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants (II): D3711-D6122
05.02 Volume 05.02 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants (II): D3711-D6122
05.02 Volume 05.02 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants (II): D3711-D6122