Best Practices for Fuel Additive Packages containing 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2EHN)

About this manual

This document is a product stewardship manual prepared by the ATC 2EHN Blends Work Group to assist users in establishing safe handling and storage procedures for fuel additive packages containing 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2EHN). It provides conservative engineering recommendations for safety measures related to blends of this substance.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Composition
• Hazard Identification
• First Aid Measures
• Fire Fighting Measures
• Accidental Release Measures
• Handling and Storage
• Exposure controls and personal protection
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Toxicological Information

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate in diesel fuels?

It is used to raise the cetane number of diesel fuels.

What is the primary function of fuel additive packages containing 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate?

These preparations are used to raise the cetane number of diesel fuels.

Who prepared this manual on best practices for 2EHN?

The document was prepared by the ATC 2EHN Blends Work Group.