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Yes the lead that is burned along with the fuel is a harmful poison.

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When was the sale of leaded gasoline banned in the US?

Leaded gasoline was banned in the US in 1996 up until now. This was implemented through the Clean Air Act of 1996.


Is leaded gasoline a heterogeneous mixture?

No, leaded gasoline is not a heterogeneous mixture. It is actually a homogeneous mixture where the lead additive is uniformly distributed throughout the gasoline.


Which is better leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?

It depends what you mean by 'better'. Lead used to be added to gasoline to stop pre-ignition or detonation (which causes engine knock or 'pinking') but it was found to have very bad side effects environmentally and physiologically. most countries have banned the use of leaded gasolines, and modern gasoline have other ways of dealing with detonation. so i guess, unless you like bad air and bad health, unleaded is best.


When did the us stop using leaded gasoline?

The United States began phasing out leaded gasoline in the 1970s, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implementing regulations to reduce its use. By 1996, leaded gasoline was banned for use in on-road vehicles, marking the official end of its use in the U.S. This transition significantly improved air quality and public health.


What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?

In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.


How do you tell difference between leaded and unleaded petrol in a can?

I don't think there is a way to visually tell the difference between leaded and unleaded fuel. However, leaded gasoline has become "extinct" and it is more likely that you have unleaded gasoline in the can.


When was leaded gas banned in US?

Leaded gasoline was banned in the United States for on-road use in 1996. The phase-out of leaded gasoline began in the 1970s due to health concerns related to lead exposure. By the late 1980s and early 1990s, most states had already eliminated its use before the final ban took effect.


Does a 1972 Mustang take leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?

It takes unleaded I think


What was the price of a gallon of petrol in 1950?

In the US in 1950, the average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline was 27 cents.


Price for a gallon on gas in 1957 in the us?

The average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline in 1957 was $.31 cents.


What was the Price of a gallon of gas in 1961?

The average price of regular leaded gasoline in 1961 was .31 cents per gallon.


Is petron blaze gasoline unleaded?

Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.