Additives in Canadian fuels: introduction

Introduction

2.1 Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1

Under the federal Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 (refer to Appendix A), companies producing or importing more than 400 m³ annually of liquid fuel containing an additive must submit information on the fuel additives used to Environment Canada. The information must be provided within 60 days of the first use and within 60 days of any change in the use of the additive. During 1999, Environment Canada requested companies to review the data on file. A copy of the request letter is in Appendix B. This report summarizes the findings of the review.

2.2 Information reported

Importers and refiners provide the information on a form entitled Report on Fuel Additives in Petroleum Fuels (refer to Appendix C). Information provided includes the brand name of the fuel additive, the purpose of the additive, the additive composition and the fuel it is added to. Quantitative information includes the annual quantity used (kg), the weighted average (mg/L), and the minimum and maximum concentrations (mg/L). The company must also provide the name of the manufacturer of the additive, as well as the addresses of both the reporting company and the manufacturer. In addition, importing companies must indicate the location of their fuel storage tanks.

The regulations apply to any liquid form of petroleum-based fuel. There are 8 different types of fuel reported. Each type is further subdivided in this report according to uses or special characteristics. The types and subdivisions are found in Table 2.1. Companies use these descriptions in submitting their reports.

The companies that have reported are listed in Appendix D and the names of the additive manufacturers are in Appendix E.