AMS Chemicals supplies a comprehensive range of fuel additives for the international petroleum industry. Our products support fuel quality, stability and performance across a wide range of applications. With technical expertise and flexible supply options, we assist our customers in meeting their specific product requirements.
Additive type by fuel application
| Additive type | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioxidants Support oxidation and storage stability, limiting sediment and gum formation over time. | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||||
| Bactericides / Biocides Control microbial growth linked to water contamination during storage. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |||
| Cetane Number Improvers Raise the cetane number to support combustion performance and cold-start behaviour. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| CFPP Improvers Improve the cold filter plugging point, keeping fuel flowing through filters in cold conditions. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Cloud Point Improvers Lower the temperature at which wax crystals start to form. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Conductivity Improvers Increase electrical conductivity, reducing static discharge risk during loading and transfer. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Corrosion Inhibitors Protect tanks, lines and equipment from corrosion during storage and transfer. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Dehazers Clear haze caused by trace water or contaminants, supporting a bright, clear appearance. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Demulsifiers Support the separation of water from the fuel, reducing emulsion-related handling issues. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Dyes / Markers Apply the colour or marker required for regulatory, fiscal or product-differentiation purposes. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| H2S Scavengers Reduce hydrogen sulphide content, supporting safer handling and compliance. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |||
| Icing Inhibitors Address fuel system icing risk related to water content at low operating temperatures. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Lubricity Improvers Restore lubricity lost through processing, protecting fuel system components from wear. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Mercaptan Scavengers Address mercaptan sulphur compounds affecting odour and corrosivity. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |||
| Pour Point Depressants Lower the temperature at which the fuel starts to gel, keeping it pumpable in cold conditions. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| RON/MON Boosters Raise the research and motor octane number to meet the required grade. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| WASA (Wax Anti-Settling Additives) Keep wax crystals suspended rather than settling, supporting consistent cold-flow behaviour. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Crude Oil
- DemulsifiersSupport the separation of water from the fuel, reducing emulsion-related handling issues.
- H2S ScavengersReduce hydrogen sulphide content, supporting safer handling and compliance.
- Mercaptan ScavengersAddress mercaptan sulphur compounds affecting odour and corrosivity.
- Pour Point DepressantsLower the temperature at which the fuel starts to gel, keeping it pumpable in cold conditions.
Fuel Oil
- DemulsifiersSupport the separation of water from the fuel, reducing emulsion-related handling issues.
- H2S ScavengersReduce hydrogen sulphide content, supporting safer handling and compliance.
- Mercaptan ScavengersAddress mercaptan sulphur compounds affecting odour and corrosivity.
- Pour Point DepressantsLower the temperature at which the fuel starts to gel, keeping it pumpable in cold conditions.
Gas Oil / Diesel
- AntioxidantsSupport oxidation and storage stability, limiting sediment and gum formation over time.
- Bactericides / BiocidesControl microbial growth linked to water contamination during storage.
- Cetane Number ImproversRaise the cetane number to support combustion performance and cold-start behaviour.
- CFPP ImproversImprove the cold filter plugging point, keeping fuel flowing through filters in cold conditions.
- Cloud Point ImproversLower the temperature at which wax crystals start to form.
- Conductivity ImproversIncrease electrical conductivity, reducing static discharge risk during loading and transfer.
- DehazersClear haze caused by trace water or contaminants, supporting a bright, clear appearance.
- Dyes / MarkersApply the colour or marker required for regulatory, fiscal or product-differentiation purposes.
- Lubricity ImproversRestore lubricity lost through processing, protecting fuel system components from wear.
- WASA (Wax Anti-Settling Additives)Keep wax crystals suspended rather than settling, supporting consistent cold-flow behaviour.
Gasoline
- AntioxidantsSupport oxidation and storage stability, limiting sediment and gum formation over time.
- Bactericides / BiocidesControl microbial growth linked to water contamination during storage.
- Corrosion InhibitorsProtect tanks, lines and equipment from corrosion during storage and transfer.
- Dyes / MarkersApply the colour or marker required for regulatory, fiscal or product-differentiation purposes.
- H2S ScavengersReduce hydrogen sulphide content, supporting safer handling and compliance.
- Mercaptan ScavengersAddress mercaptan sulphur compounds affecting odour and corrosivity.
- RON/MON BoostersRaise the research and motor octane number to meet the required grade.
Jet Fuel
- AntioxidantsSupport oxidation and storage stability, limiting sediment and gum formation over time.
- Conductivity ImproversIncrease electrical conductivity, reducing static discharge risk during loading and transfer.
- Icing InhibitorsAddress fuel system icing risk related to water content at low operating temperatures.
- Lubricity ImproversRestore lubricity lost through processing, protecting fuel system components from wear.
Biodiesel
- AntioxidantsSupport oxidation and storage stability, limiting sediment and gum formation over time.
- Bactericides / BiocidesControl microbial growth linked to water contamination during storage.
- Cetane Number ImproversRaise the cetane number to support combustion performance and cold-start behaviour.
- CFPP ImproversImprove the cold filter plugging point, keeping fuel flowing through filters in cold conditions.
- Cloud Point ImproversLower the temperature at which wax crystals start to form.
Additional fuel additives can be sourced upon request, subject to availability and applicable product specifications.