MTBE is a member of a group of chemicals commonly known as fuel oxygenates. Oxygenates are added to fuel to increase its oxygen content. MTBE is used in gasoline throughout the United States to reduce carbon monoxide and ozone levels caused by auto emissions. MTBE replaces the use of lead as an octane enhancer since 1979.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-08-04 12:20:55 |
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| Description | MTBE is a member of a group of chemicals commonly known as fuel oxygenates. Oxygenates are added to fuel to increase its oxygen content. MTBE is used in gasoline throughout the United States to reduce carbon monoxide and ozone levels caused by auto emissions. MTBE replaces the use of lead as an octane enhancer since 1979. |
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| Source | United States Environmental Protection Agency |
| Keyword | Drinking water, Contaminants, Pollutants, Fuel oxgenates, MTBE |
| Selector | Marks |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-08-04 12:17:27 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-08-04 12:20:55 |
| Language | English |
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