Health studies indicate MTBE is safe gasoline additive

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Chemical and Engineering News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v071n014.p009· OSTI ID:5744240

Anderson, E V

Implementation of the oxygenated fuels program by EPA in 39 metropolitan areas, including Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, in the winter of 1992, encountered some unexpected difficulties. Complaints of headaches, dizziness, nausea, and irritated eyes started in Fairbanks, jumped to Anchorage, and popped up in various locations in the lower 48 states. The suspected culprit behind these complaints was the main additive for oxygenation of gasoline is methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). A test program, hastily organized in response to these complaints, has indicated that MTBE is a safe gasoline additive. However, official certification of the safety of MTBE is still awaited.

• OSTI ID: 5744240
• Journal Information: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States), Journal Name: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States) Vol. 71:38; ISSN 0009-2347; ISSN CENEAR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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