Gasoline methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is environmentally harmful

Authors
Grzyb, R Kotowski, W
Citation
R. Grzyb et W. Kotowski, Gasoline methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is environmentally harmful, PRZEMY CHEM, 80(5), 2001, pp. 182-185
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
PRZEMYSL CHEMICZNY
ISSN journal
00332496 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
182 - 185
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-2496(200105)80:5<182:GME(IE>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
The properties of methyl-tert-butyl ether as a fuel component for the Otto engines are characterised and development of its production is shown. Descr ibed are causes of its rejection from motor fuel compositions because of en vironmental and other reasons.