Przemysl Chemiczny, Vol.88, No.3, 228-233, 2009
The conception quality requirements for dimethyl ether used as engine fuel
Standard quality requirements for Me(2)O used as motor fuel were proposed. In particular, detn. of purity, d., vapour pressure at 40 degrees C, contents of nonvolatiles, S, C oxides, C(1)-C(4) hydrocarbons, MeOH, H(2)O, HCOOMe and EtOMe, as well as cetane no., lubricity, corroding action on Cu and elastomers and odour was recommended.