Alkylated gasoline is a newer type of gasoline on the Danish market, it is branded as “green gasoline”. It is not, but it has advantages to traditional gasoline. The new type of fuel is directed to smaller engines typically used in private gardens, but it also has a history of use in high performance sport engines.

The gasoline, which is technically called ‘alkylated gasoline’, are cleaner than traditional gasoline, Soder less and gives a more complete combustion. It is an advantage for those who use tools with internal combustion engines, such as garden tractors or chain saws. Alkylated gasoline is storage stable and does not change, although it has been stored in a cold tank all winter long. Conventional petrol contains reactive substances that can get gasoline to oxygenation, and thus reduced quality already after few weeks of storage.

“Everybody knows the situation where you have to start a chain saw or lawn mower in the spring and the motor has difficulty to jump in again. It is often caused by petrol. With alkylated gasoline the problem is partly solved. Alkylate gasoline is the cleanest fuel that can be produced at a petroleum refinery, “says Steenbuch, Product Manager at Bauhaus, who now sells the alkylated gasoline brand Aspen.
Aspen is among a few special refineries to produce alkylate. Gasoline has in recent years been taking off as consumers’ environmental awareness and greater emphasis on the interaction between the engines and fuel quality.
“It is quite natural for us to present alkylate gasoline for our environmentally conscious consumers. First and foremost, we have a green policy that applies to all our product lines. In addition, we have for many years had various types of oil on the shelves, primarily for our motorized garden tools, “says Steenbuch.

As an example of the immediate difference in toxicity may be mentioned that ordinary gasoline to be marked with a skull (toxic), while alkylated gasoline simply be marked with a diagonal cross (harmful). The price of five liters is 169 pounds.
“The price may seem high, but given that most owners have only spend 10 to 20 liters per year, so it is affordable and saved money quickly enter in. When you look at the environmental and health benefits, we believe that alkylated gasoline will be a widespread consumer product - both in BAUHAUS and in gardens across the country, “says Steenbuch.