Can Methanol Be Added to Gasoline?
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Methanol should not be added to gasoline, as it can have the following effects: 1. Corrosion of metal and rubber components in the engine system; 2. Irritation of the conjunctiva in the eyes; 3. Entry into the human body through the respiratory tract, digestive tract, and skin, causing dizziness and nausea. Gasoline is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from the fractional distillation, cracking, or pyrolysis of petroleum, and it is used as fuel. Gasoline has a high octane rating, and based on the octane level, it can be classified into grades such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98. Its characteristics include: 1. Volatility; 2. Stability; 3. Anti-knock properties; 4. Corrosiveness; 5. Cleanliness.