So about $500 a drum or double that of Jet A.
What's the specific gravity?
Ken
On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 11:03 AM Ed Kelleher <Pres@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Brenntag is a distributor of Exxsol D40 with a lot of locations.
They recently quoted me $1.30/lb in 55 gal drums, and they had stock in SC.
Ed Kelleher
At 05:00 AM 10/1/2021, you wrote:
Usually D40 is used because the volatility is a big part of theshouldn’t go over 300 deg F or lots of carbon depositions will build up.
advantage of the chemical. The Exxsol and Shellsol chemicals are
functionally identical. You don't buy it direct from the producer,
they have distributor networks. You'll have to look around for the
correct one. I found "Chain Oil"; they only deliver to southeast MI,
but this is the sort of operation you should be looking for.
https://chainoil.com
If you want 25 gallons you should just buy one 55 gallon drum. It's
the unit of commerce of small oil/solvent companies. It will keep,
just remember to always put the caps back on after dispensing. If it's
being stored where it can get rained on, get plastic drum covers like
McMaster 4503T25.
On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 8:09 AM <willsrw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ken
RP-1 & RP-2 have much better thermal performance than Jet-A. Jet-A
source. ExxonMobile Chemical does not respond to requests for quotes.
I would love to get a hold of Exxon Exxsol D-80 but I can’t find a
D-80 has great thermal performance and it’s very clean.
to them.
I worked with these type of fuels when I was at AFRL and took a liking
Behalf Of roxanna Mason
Rick
From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Jet-A or even regular kerosene?Sent: Friday, 1 October, 2021 12:43 AM
To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AR] Re: Source of RP-1 & RP-2
Question Rick, why are you using RP-1 vs the cheaper and more available
Traverse City, MI. The main reason of the conference is to promote the
Thanks,
Ken
On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 9:00 PM <willsrw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi
I attended the North American Space Summit a month ago. It’s in
Michigan’s proposal for an orbital launch facility in the Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula. The environmental assessment is waiting to start when the
spaceport licensing procedure starts officially.
They are just north of Detroit. (gageproducts.com). Their fuels page (
While there I got some information about a company, Gage Products.
https://www.gageproducts.com/aviation-aerospace-fuels/) says they will
sale 1 to 30K gallons.
I can pick it up myself. I’ll let you know when I get more information.
I have an email requesting a quote for 25 gallons. I live in Ohio, so
Rick Wills
Dayton, Ohio