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	About Nitromethanol, and/or RC Fuel
		Nitromethane is used as a solvent in the industry.
		When running large ammounts of Nitromethane (for instance in a full-sized top-fuel drag race car), the use of a proper gas mask is essential.
		The ammounts of Nitromethane used in model race cars are generally much lower, both due to mixture (25% in stead of 99%), and fuel usage (150cc in a few nminutes stead of a several-gallon tank in a few seconds).
	www.xs4all.nl /~rrolfje/fuel/index.htm (1881 words)

	Nitromethane (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 77, 2000)
		Nitromethane is a volatile liquid that is added in small amounts to many halogenated solvents and aerosol propellants as a stabilizer.
		Nitromethane caused mild degeneration of the olfactory epithelium of exposed rats and mice and microcytic anaemia with minimal to mild hyperplasia of the bone marrow in rats.
		Nitromethane gave negative results in all short-term tests for genetic effects, with the exception of a cell transformation assay in which it was positive at high concentration.
	www.inchem.org /documents/iarc/vol77/77-15.html (311 words)

	Fuel Comparison, Gasoline, Methanol, Nitromethane - SMOKEmUP.com
		Nitromethane - is a fuel that is used mostly in specialized drag racing classes, "nitro funny cars" and "top fuel".
		The oxygen in nitromethane's molecular structure means that nitromethane does not need as much atmospheric oxygen to burn, part of the oxygen needed to burn nitromethane is carried in the fuel itself.
		Nitromethane is very expensive and dangerous to handle.
	www.smokemup.com /tech/fuels.php (490 words)

	Howstuffworks "What is "top fuel," and how is it different from gasoline?"
		Nitromethane has the formula CH Nitromethane is a little like gasoline that has been pre-mixed with nitrous oxide.
		Since nitromethane is not as dense as gasoline in terms of energy, you do not get an 8-time improvement in terms of power.
		In fact, there is not enough time to burn all of the nitromethane between when the spark plug fires and when the exhaust valve opens.
	auto.howstuffworks.com /question642.htm (466 words)

	Nitromethane
		The oxygen in nitromethane's molecular structure means that nitromethane does not need as much atmospheric oxygen to burn -- part of the oxygen needed to burn nitromethane is carried in the fuel itself.
		The fuel energy of nitromethane is 2.3 times that of iso-octane gasoline for the same mass of air.
		The drivers of vehicles fueled by nitromethane (or nitro as the racers refer to it), as well as workers in the starting area must wear gas masks to protect themselves from inhaling the nitric acid vapor.
	www.nitrodrags.com /html/nitromethane.html (596 words)

	NTP: Abstract for TR-461 - Nitromethane
		Nitromethane was studied because of the potential for widespread human exposure and because it is structurally related to the carcinogens 2-nitropropane and tetranitromethane.
		Degeneration of the olfactory epithelium of the nose was observed microscopically in all males and females exposed to 375 ppm or greater; this lesion was of minimal severity in males and minimal to mild severity in females.
		Exposure to nitromethane by inhalation for 2 years resulted in increased incidences of nasal lesions including degeneration and metaplasia of the olfactory epithelium and degeneration of the respiratory epithelium in male and female mice.
	ntp.niehs.nih.gov /index.cfm?objectid=070A6902-C2FD-C889-0C1AAB5BDC3D57F8 (2119 words)

	Nitromethane
		Nitromethane is a fuel that is used in racing, particularily in drag racing, to provide more power.
		The oxygen in nitromethane's molecular structure means that nitromethane does not need as much atmospheric oxygen to burn -- part of the oxygen needed to burn nitromethane is carried in the fuel itself.
		The flamefront does not move as quickly in nitromethane as it does in gasoline, meaning that there is not enough time to burn all the nitromethane in the cylinder when the engine is running at high RPM.
	www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/n/ni/nitromethane.html (272 words)

	Brainboost - how is nitromethane made (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nitromethane is a nitroparaffin made by vapor phase reaction between nitric acid vapor and propane at high temperature and presence.
		Incidentally, nitromethane is made of propane, in case you didn t know (and I ll bet you didn t).
		Nitromethane ("nitro") : Made specifically as a fuel for drag racing, it is the result of a chemical reaction between nitric acid and propane.
	www.brainboost.com /search.asp?Q=how+is+nitromethane+made&lfmq=1 (236 words)

	Nitromethane, What is Nitromethane? About its Science, Chemistry and Structure
		Nitromethane is used as a fuel in racing, particularly drag racing, to provide more power.
		Nitromethane was not known to be an explosive until the 1950s, when a whole railroad tanker car of it exploded, leaving a huge crater.
		Pure nitromethane is a very insensitive explosive, but even so inhibitors may be used to reduce the hazards.
	www.3dchem.com /molecules.asp?ID=259 (253 words)

	Spectrum Laboratories : Chemical Fact Sheet - Cas # 75525
		Nitromethane was negative in the modified preincubation assay with flavin mononucleotide despite extensive nitro reduction that occurred in the preincubation with flavin mononucleotide.
		Nitromethane is a byproduct in the manufacture of the munitions RDX and HMX and may therefore be released during their manufacture in wastewater and as air emissions(1).
		Nitromethane was readily degradable in a solid surface photomineralization test with 4.4% mineralization to CO2 in 17 hr(3).
	www.speclab.com /compound/c75525.htm (3769 words)

	CH3NO2 - NITROMETHANE
		The oxygen in the molecular structure of nitromethane enables it to burn with much less atmospheric oxygen in comparison to hydrocarbons such as gasoline.
		This would indicate that it with nitromethane is possible to generate about 2.3 times the power of gasoline.
		This is partly because nitromethane can provide power even in the absence of atmospheric oxygen, as described above, but it's also because nitromethane tends to produce severe knock and pre-ignition.
	www.ch3no2.com (508 words)

	nitromethane - Car Forums and Automotive Chat
		Nitromethane is the fuel of choice for Top Fuels and other high power dragsters and engines of radio controlled racing vehicles.
		Nitromethane also needs lot of energy to vaporise so it increase volumetric efficiency but is also very hard to ignite and burn slow, if you take a look on a top fuel dragster it has two spark plugs per cylinder driven with very powerful magnetoes.
		The exhausts from a nitromethane burning engine is also irritating, it's not good to breathe or get it in the eyes.
	www.automotiveforums.com /t228004-nitromethane.html (518 words)

	Kennedys Dynotune- Nitromethane Information
		Nitromethane is used as a fuel in drag racing to provide more power than would be available with gasoline or with alcohol.
		The oxygen content of nitromethane means that not as much atmospheric oxygen is needed for combustion, part of the oxygen needed to burn nitromethane is carried in the fuel itself.
		The speed of combustion for nitromethane is much less than for gasoline, meaning that there is not enough time to burn all the nitromethane in the cylinder when the engine is running at high RPM.
	www.kennedysdynotune.com /Nitromethane%20Tech%20Tips.htm (496 words)

	Nitro-Huffing Time Machines
		Nitromethane, or CH3NO2, can be used in a number of different ways, such as a component in dyes, and in the manufacture of antacids.
		Nitromethane can also be used in the manufacture of resins to make plastic snowglobes for tourists to take home from winter attractions.
		Nitromethane is also employed occasionally as a rocket propellant and, in more recent times, as a fuel for propelling fire-breathing racecars down the 1320 feet of the drag strip.
	www.valvoline.com /carcare/articleviewer.asp?pg=pht20050901fc&cccid=4&scccid=4 (758 words)

	Race Fuel - Nitromethane
		NOW that we are considering the use of Nitromethane it may be as well to get one well held idea out of the way before we go any further.
		After combustion, mixtures containing nitromethane exhaust relatively large amounts of nitric acid in vapor form, making the use of a proper gas mask essential by the driver, and for those close to the car in the start area.
		One final note of warning concerning burning nitromethane and methanol is that they can burn almost unseen in daylight, and you may well have a carburetor or injector ignited by a backfire without appreciating the danger.
	www.turbofast.com.au /racefuel6.html (786 words)

	Nitromethane
		nitromethane per gallon of premium unleaded from separating.
		More nitromethane makes more horsepower with 49.5 per cent by weight pure oxygen, which liberates during combustion.
		More that 1% nitromethane by volume will require increased fuel delivery, when used in gasoline.
	www.pricechemical.com /Nitromethane.html (88 words)

	News and Analysis - Don Schumacher on Nitromethane - 3/1/04
		The only Nitromethane you can use at an NHRA national or divisional meet is Nitromethane manufactured by Dow/Angus and WEGO.
		We now pay for the alcohol and pay for the solvents and because of this Nitromethane that we brought into the country, it has lowered the Nitro costs here at the track to at least $850 a drum, so it's had some effect even though we can't sell it or use it out here.
		My personal cost of Nitromethane went up in excess of 60 percent going from what I was paying to $900 a drum.
	www.dragracingonline.com /analysis/vi_2-schumacher-1.html (523 words)

	Definition of nitromethane - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
		Learn more about "nitromethane" and related topics at Britannica.com
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	www.m-w.com /dictionary/nitromethane (49 words)

	Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLHs) - 75525
		Human data: None relevant for use in determining the revised IDLH.
		Basis for revised IDLH: The revised IDLH for nitromethane is 750 ppm based on acute inhalation toxicity data in animals [Weathery 1955].
		Hygienic assessment of nitromethane and ether nitroparaffins in connection with sanitary protection of water bodies.
	www.cdc.gov /niosh/idlh/75525.html (224 words)

	CHEMINFO: Nitromethane
		Nitromethane can be transported in bulk when mixed with a variety of dilutants or desensitizers to make it less sensitive to shock.
		Nitromethane is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of many useful compounds, such as nitro and amino alcohols (alkanolamines), pesticides, chloropicrin (a soil fumigant), bronopol (a biocide), and ranitidine (an anti-ulcer drug).
		Nitromethane will not accumulate static charge, since it has a high electrical conductivity.(12,37) Mixtures of nitromethane vapour and air at concentrations in the flammable range may be ignited by a static discharge of sufficient energy.
	www.intox.org /databank/documents/chemical/nitromet/cie511.htm (4994 words)

	How a Top Fuel Dragster Works - Nitromethane (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nitromethane is the fuel used to create the extreme energy needed to go more than 330 miles per hour.
		Nitromethane requires much less oxygen to burn than gasoline which results in more power.
		Because of its chemical properties, nitromethane does not combust as quickly as gasoline and therefore the unburned fuel leaves the engine through the exhaust pipes.
	iml.jou.ufl.edu /projects/Spring06/Gregorzek/fuel.html (130 words)

	CHEMINFO: Nitromethane
		Nitromethane can be transported in bulk when mixed with a variety of dilutants or desensitizers to make it less sensitive to shock.
		Nitromethane is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of many useful compounds, such as nitro and amino alcohols (alkanolamines), pesticides, chloropicrin (a soil fumigant), bronopol (a biocide), and ranitidine (an anti-ulcer drug).
		Nitromethane will not accumulate static charge, since it has a high electrical conductivity.(12,37) Mixtures of nitromethane vapour and air at concentrations in the flammable range may be ignited by a static discharge of sufficient energy.
	intox.org /databank/documents/chemical/nitromet/cie511.htm (4923 words)

	can I add nitromethane to gas directly?
		Since the flash point of nitromethane is 36C or about 97F there is the possibility that he was in 100+ degree temps and therefore he had vapor in his cup.
		You can mix nitromethane with gasoline, but there are some precautions that need to be observed since some very unstable compounds can form with nitromethane/gasoline mixes.
		If you pour gasoline into nitromethane, the interface contrentation is high enough to form the unstable compounds even though the final mixture is intended to be less than 30%.
	www.rcuniverse.com /forum/m_5538936/tm.htm (2462 words)

	Nitromethane Vapor Monitor / Monitoring Badge - EMT
		Nitromethane Vapor Monitor / Monitoring Badge - EMT
		EMT's Nitromethane Monitoring Kit includes one vapor monitor / monitoring badge, detailed instructions, a monitoring information form, and a shipping label.
		They are designed to provide you with the ability to check exposure levels to Nitromethane.
	www.emt-online.com /ProductPages/Nitromethane.htm (146 words)

	Chemical & Engineering News: Latest News - Dow Exits Racing
		Nitromethane is used in "top-fuel" dragsters, those that can accelerate from zero to 100 mph in less than a second.
		Angus, which is the only U.S. nitromethane producer, warns in a technical data sheet that the chemical can be detonated under the right conditions.
		Nitromethane purchased at a racetrack was one of the components used in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995, according to court filings.
	pubs.acs.org /cen/news/84/i48/8448notw2.html (319 words)

	WebWire \| ANGUS to Exit NITROFUEL Racing Nitromethane Supply
		“Safety is paramount to the use of NITROFUEL racing nitromethane on the racing circuit both to driving teams and to spectators.
		ANGUS will continue to be supportive on nitromethane sales into other key markets where the molecule is sold and used in de-sensitized levels.
		Nitromethane is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of agricultural fumigants and pharmaceutical products.
	www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=23670 (571 words)

	NHRA News: Nitromethane safety and security training starts at the Winternationals (2/1/2004)
		To be eligible for competition, fuel teams must use nitromethane from one of the accepted suppliers.
		All nitromethane will continue to be required to contain a marker that changes color when the nitromethane has been sensitized or contaminated; no clear nitromethane will be allowed.
		The accepted suppliers will, beginning at a time to be determined by the suppliers, require their on site vendor(s) to sell nitromethane only to individuals who have completed the safety and security training and who show valid photo identification.
	www.nhra.com /2004/news/february/021404.html (401 words)

	The R/C Aircraft Proving Grounds - Nitromethane, the Mystery Ingredient?
		Nitromethane is just one of a family of chemicals called "nitroparaffins." Others are nitroethane and 1-nitropropane and 2-nitropropane.
		(Top fuel drag racers, which generally run on straight nitromethane, sometimes add a little in hot, humid weather to prevent detonation.) At one time, nitroethane was only about half as expensive as nitromethane, but its cost now is so nearly the same, using it to lower cost is hardly worth the trouble.
		Incidentally, nitromethane is made of propane, in case you didn’t know (and I’ll bet you didn’t).
	www.geistware.com /rcmodeling/glowpower/fuelfact3.htm (1576 words)

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