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CRISTOL 2-EHN
Cetane Improver
INTRODUCTION:
CRISTOL 2-EHN is designed for blending with diesel fuel to increase the cetane number by reducing ignition
delay and hence improves diesel engine ignition. Shorter ignition delay period leads to more complete
combustion and reduction in undesirable emissions.
Globally fuel specifications are being set with higher cetane number targets. It substantially helps to improve
ignition quality, fuel economy, reduces noise and emissions, and allows for faster ignition at low temperatures
and warm up with less misfiring.
PRODUCT DETAILS:

Technical name 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate

Synonyms Octyl nitrate, nitric acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
CAS number 27247-96-7
EINECS number 248-363-6
Chemical formula C8H17NO3
SPECIFICATIONS:

Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Purity by GC, % >99
Density @ 20 oC, g/cm3 0.96
Acidity (as HNO3), % 0.005 Max.
Moisture content by KF, % 0.05 Max.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Odor Characteristic smell

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Flash Point (Closed Cup), C 70 Min.
Solubility Soluble in oil, naphtha, diesel; water dispersible
APPLICATIONS:

CRISTOL 2-EHN is an additive that improves the cetane number of diesel fuel.

DOSAGE:
The dosage depends on the base Cetane number (in fuel without additive) diesel fuel and required degree of
cetane number boost. A dosage of 100- 2000 ppmw/ppmv is recommended to use in diesel fuel.
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CRISTOL 2-EHN
Cetane Improver
ADVANTAGES:
CRISTOL 2-EHN reduces:
 Ignition delay  Misfiring
 Fuel consumption  Exhaust emissions
 Knock and noise  Engine maintenance
At the same time better combustion results in:
 Improved low temperature startability
 Better warm up
 Better ignition quality
PACKAGING:
 200 Kg MS drums
 20-22 MT ISO containers
 Or as per specific customer’s requirement

STORAGE:
CRISTOL 2-EHN must be stored in cool, well-ventilated place with effective exhaust, away from heat and all
sources of ignition. The storage temperature should not be more than 60 oC.

HANDLING:
Please refer MSDS for safe handling of the product.

DATE: 19 April 2018

PDS Number: KAPL/PDS/2-EHN
Version: III