Alkylate petrol as a substitute for regular petrol in two-stroke engines

Alkylate petrol as a substitute for regular petrol in two-stroke engines

Type of measure: Substitution

Many of the pleasure boats in the archipelago of the Swedish west coast have two-stroke engines with bad combustion, resulting in emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and other chemicals to the environment.
To reduce the emissions, a cleaner petrol, so-called alkylate petrol, can be used. The emissions of hazardous chemicals are so much reduced that it is to be considered a much safer alternative.

Published July 26, 2023
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Carcinogen(s) involved:
Sector(s) involved: https://env-stopcarcinogensatwork-updatemaart.kinsta.cloud/sector/maintenance-and-repair-of-motor-vehicles/
About this case
Country:
Sweden
For more information please contact:
SUBSPORTplus Team
General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.
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