AFTON Innospec : Solid vs Liquid Octane Improvers Booster MMT &Ferrocene

Product Description:

We have Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT

Manufacturer :HUNAN SLQ MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

Place of original :China

HS CODE 2931900090

jenny@hnjd-tech.com

Solid Octane Improvers

1. Aromatic Amine Derivatives (Solid)

- Typical products: N,N‑dialkyl p‑phenylenediamine, substituted anilines, hindered amines

- Form: white / pale yellow crystalline solid

- Function: scavenge peroxide radicals, suppress knocking, increase RON / MON

- Features:

- Ashless, metal‑free, non‑toxic to catalytic converters

- High octane boosting efficiency at low dosage

- Must be dissolved into a liquid masterbatch before blending into gasoline

2. Hindered Phenol Antiknock Compounds

- Form: white flakes or crystalline solid

- Function: antioxidant + supplementary octane improvement

- Features: good thermal stability; usually used in combination with amines

3. MMT – Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

- Form: crystalline solid at room temperature (usually sold as liquid solution)

- Features:

- Very high octane boosting efficiency

- Contains manganese, forms deposits and damages catalysts & O2 sensors

- Strictly restricted in most regions

4. Ferrocene and Metallocene Derivatives

- Form: orange‑yellow crystalline solid

- Features:

- Historically used as gasoline octane improver

- Contains iron, causes iron oxide deposits

- Largely phased out due to catalyst fouling

5. Solid Organic Esters & Ether Derivatives

- Form: low‑melting solids or waxy solids

- Features:

- Ashless and environmentally friendly

- Moderate octane improvement

- Used mainly in composite additive packages

6. High‑Octane Hydrocarbon Resins (Solid)

- Form: granules or flakes

- Features:

- Metal‑free, nitrogen‑free, ashless

- Improve octane and combustion stability

- Require heating to dissolve

Comparison: Solid vs Liquid Octane Improvers

Item      Solid Octane Improvers                     Liquid Octane Improvers
Physical State Solid (crystal, flake, powder) Liquid

Handling Requires dissolution; less convenient Direct pumping, easy dosing
Metal Content May contain metals (MMT, ferrocene) Mostly ashless, metal‑free
Octane Efficiency High (amines, MMT) High (amines, ethers, alcohols)

Catalyst Compatibility Poor for metal‑containing types Excellent
Typical Application Masterbatch production Direct fuel blending

Customization:

Product Customization Services for the Fuel Oil Additives:

Brand Name: SLQ

Model Number: MMT-SLQ61

Place of Origin: China

Package: ISO Tank

Certifications: Meets Industry Standards And Regulations

Color: Light Yellow Or Red-brown Oil Liquid

Purity: 98%, 62%

Un No: 3077

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