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Record 1 2002-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • White Products (Petroleum)
DEF

An unleaded gasoline especially designed for use in motorboats.

CONT

Optimus 99 Stove. A new white gas burning stove similar to the 8R but with aluminum box.

OBS

[White gasoline] is uncracked and strongly inhibited against oxidation to avoid gum formation, and is usually not colored to distinguish it from other grades.

OBS

[White gasoline] also serves as a fuel for camp lanterns and portable stoves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits blancs (Pétrole)
OBS

Réchauds à essence: à essence minérale ou A obligatoirement. [...] Optimus 99. [...] Spécifications techniques: 1 litre d'eau porté à ébullition en 6 minutes. Consommation horaire 0,12 litre (essence pure).

Spanish

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