Method of lighting a fuel source comprising n-butanol and biodiesel

摘要

An improved, environmentally friendly lighter fluid composition made from renewable resources is described that includes n-butanol and biodiesel. This lighter fluid has reduced VOCs compared to a petroleum-based lighter fluid. The fuel sources such as charcoal ignited with the lighter fluid composition maintain desirable temperature profiles. Food cooked using the lighter fluid composition as the ignition source have improved taste characteristics due to reduced VOCs. Methods of using the lighter fluid compositions are also described.

主权项

1. A method of lighting a fuel source comprising:
depositing a lighter fluid composition having a flashpoint above about 100° F. over the fuel source wherein the lighter fluid composition comprises n-butanol and biodiesel; and igniting the lighter fluid composition wherein VOC emissions are less than about 0.01500 lb VOC/start.