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Re: [pct-l] Esbit stove fuel



> ...... But stove fuel, if spilled, could leave harmful
> residues in the soil.  . . . .

White gas, unleaded gas etc. are organic compounds, and they will volatilize or
depending on the bio activity in the soil will be degraded in short time . What
is short? 1 hour to 5 years.  It depends on the amount of fuel spilled ,air
temp, etc.


Owen K

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