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Originally posted by Briglad:

Jet fuel is pure kerosene.

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The not-so-secret ingredient: Stadis 450

dinonylnaphthalene sulfonic acid, barium salt

The most commonly used commercial turbine jet fuels today are named JET-A, JET-A1, and JET-B. All of these are kerosene type fuels except JET-B which is a kerosene-naphtha blend for colder climates [1, 2]. JET-A is used internationally and JET-A1 is available only in the US. The US military primarily uses its own kerosene jet fuel, JP-8, which is similar to JET-A1 [11, 2].

A number of chemical additives are used in these fuels including corrosion inhibitors, temperature stabilizers, detergents, and static electricity dissipators. Static dissipators are of particular importance to atmospheric aerosol and environmental research, due to their metal content and their widespread use in commercial and military jet fuel [17, 8]. Octel Starreon Stadis® 450 is a static dissipator, comprised of dinonylnapthalene sulfonic acid and other organic solvents, and according to the product MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), it contains two “trade secret” ingredients [18]. Stadis 450 is the only approved anti-static additive for use in Air Force aviation fuels, including JP-8, JP-5, JET-A1, and JET-B [9]. DuPont, the original manufacturer, reports having divested its production of Stadis 450 in September of 1994 to Octel Starreon LLC , now a subsidiary of Innospec Fuel Specialties. Innospec also manufactures another static dissipator additive called Statsafe®. However, according to Exxon Mobil, Stadis 450 continues to be the static dissipator of choice for commercial and military aviation [17].

Stadis® 450 is the only additive currently manufactured for use in aviation turbine fuels approved by the major turbine and airframe manufacturers.

Although the “trade secret” ingredients are well protected by the manufacturer, a recent study contracted by the EPA [10] and other sources strongly imply that these ingredients are salts of barium and/or calcium. The EPA classifies this dinonylnaphthalene sulfonic acid, barium salt as a “HPV” (High Production Volume) chemical, meaning it is “produced or imported into the United States in quantities of 1 million pounds or more per year [12].” This same study reports that “Based on the available toxicity results, dinonylnaphthalene sulfonic acid, barium salt appears to be the most biologically active member of the [dinonylnaphthalene] category [10].”

If one phenomenon gives away the presence of metals in the aerosol, it would be the large number of high altitude rainbows produced by contrail aerosol. Virtually unheard of prior to 1990, bright rainbows, sometimes referred to as “circumhorizon arcs” or more commonly, “chembows,” can be observed regularly wherever jet aircraft fly.

According to a patent issued to Hughes Aircraft Company for dispersing metallic aerosol into the stratosphere, particles may stay suspended for up to a year. Hughes Aircraft, a major US defense contractor [14, 15], has been bought and sold by other defense contractors such as Boeing and Raytheon in recent years.

Exeprt from United States Patent 5003186:

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The particles may be seeded by dispersal from seeding aircraft; one exemplary technique may be via the jet fuel as suggested by prior work regarding the metallic particles. Once the tiny particles have been dispersed into the atmosphere, the particles may remain in suspension for up to one year.

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http://chemtrails.cc/2009/02/16/the-not-so-secret-ingredient/

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NOT MEASUREMENT
SENSITIVE

MIL-DTL-46162E
8 November 2002
SUPERSEDING
MIL-F-46162D
23 November 1992

DETAIL SPECIFICATION
FUEL, DIESEL, REFEREE GRADE

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

3.2.1.2.3 Static dissipator additive. An additive shall be added to the fuels in sufficient
concentration to increase the conductivity of the fuel to within the range specified in table II at
the point of injection. The point of injection of the additive shall be determined by agreement
between the purchasing authority and the supplier. The following electrical conductivity
additive Stadis 450 is an approved additive (see 6.6.3).

6.6.3 Stadis 450. This approved electrical conductivity additive is available from
Octel Starreon, 200 Executive Drive, Newark DE 19702, or website: www.octel-starreon.com
(see 3.2.1.2.3).

http://www.everyspec.com/MIL-SPECS/MIL+SPECS+(MIL-DTL)/download.php?sp
ec=MIL-DTL-46162E.008395.pdf

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Octel SAFETY DATA SHEET STADIS (R) 450

APPLICATIONS: Antistatic additive for use in distillate fuels.

TRADE SECRET POLYMER CONTAINING SULPHUR - Not classified. 10-30 %

TRADE SECRET POLYMER CONTAINING NITROGEN - Not classified. 5-10 %

Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Harmful: may cause lung damage
if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT:

Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or
special waste collection point.

Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.

Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.

Toxicological data Acute toxicity. LD50. Oral. Rat. 9,000 mg/kg

Acute toxicity. LD50. Skin. Rabbit. > 200 mg/kg

INHALATION: High concentrations of vapours may irritate respiratory system and lead to headache,
fatigue, nausea and vomiting.

INGESTION: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

SKIN: Acts as a defatting agent on skin. May cause cracking of skin, and eczema.

EYES: Visual disturbances, incl. blurred vision.

MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Risk of chemical pneumonia after

R-11 Highly flammable.
R-36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R-40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R-48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
inhalation.
R-51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
environment.
R-63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R-65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R-67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

http://www.laroute.net/data/docs/Stadis450.pdf

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