Can Gasoline Be Purchased for Storage?
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Gasoline can be purchased for storage. However, it is not recommended to store it at home. Gasoline is highly flammable and volatile, making it extremely unsafe to keep in residential areas. Introduction to Gasoline: Gasoline is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from the fractional distillation and cracking of petroleum, used as fuel. Appearance of Gasoline: It appears as a transparent, flammable liquid with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C. The main components are C5 to C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified into different grades based on octane ratings, such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98. Starting from January 2012, the gasoline grades 90, 93, and 97 were revised to 89, 92, and 95, respectively.