<P> Jet B is a fuel in the naphtha - kerosene region that is used for its enhanced cold - weather performance . However, Jet B's lighter composition makes it more dangerous to handle . For this reason, it is rarely used, except in very cold climates . A blend of approximately 30% kerosene and 70% gasoline, it is known as wide - cut fuel . It has a very low freezing point of − 60 ° C (− 76 ° F), and a low flash point as well . It is primarily used in some military aircraft . It is also used in Northern Canada, Alaska, and sometimes Russia, because of its low freezing point . </P> <P> The DEF STAN 91 - 91 (UK) and ASTM D1655 (international) specifications allow for certain additives to be added to jet fuel, including: </P> <Ul> <Li> Antioxidants to prevent gumming, usually based on alkylated phenols, e.g., AO - 30, AO - 31, or AO - 37; </Li> <Li> Antistatic agents, to dissipate static electricity and prevent sparking; Stadis 450, with dinonylnaphthylsulfonic acid (DINNSA) as a component, is an example </Li> <Li> Corrosion inhibitors, e.g., DCI - 4A used for civilian and military fuels, and DCI - 6A used for military fuels; </Li> <Li> Fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) agents, e.g., Di - EGME; FSII is often mixed at the point - of - sale so that users with heated fuel lines do not have to pay the extra expense . </Li> <Li> Biocides are to remediate microbial (i.e., bacterial and fungal) growth present in aircraft fuel systems . Currently, two biocides are approved for use by most aircraft and turbine engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); Kathon FP1. 5 Microbiocide and Biobor JF . </Li> <Li> Metal deactivator can be added to remediate the deleterious effects of trace metals on the thermal stability of the fuel . The one allowable additive is N, N' - disalicylidene 1, 2 - propanediamine . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Antioxidants to prevent gumming, usually based on alkylated phenols, e.g., AO - 30, AO - 31, or AO - 37; </Li>

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