it has not been "banned".
no it wasn't banned
Of course not.
banned like star Jones
Due to the sexual content, the FCC ( Federal Communications Commission ) banned it.
Methyl tert-butyl ether, also known as methyl tertiary butyl ether and MTBE. In addition, MTBE is a volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid that is sparingly soluble in water.
Yes, MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) is soluble in water to some extent. However, it is more soluble in organic solvents like gasoline. MTBE is commonly used as an additive in gasoline to increase octane levels.
2 C5H120 + 15 02 --> 10 CO2 + 11 H2O + Energy
60 Minutes - 1968 MTBE Ben Zander 32-18 was released on: USA: 16 January 2000
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is fuel additive whose water pollution can result in sickness and poisoning. Health problems from MTBE contaminated water supplies are chiefly dependent on concentration and duration of exposure. MTBE exposure symptoms include but are not limited to irritation of the skin & eye, gastrointestinal tract problems, vomit, nauseousness and head pains. Loss of consciousness and death are also possible given sufficient dosage.
The most common additive is MTBE.
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To find the MTBE content of different brands of gas, you can contact the gas stations or fuel suppliers directly to inquire about the MTBE content in their gasoline. Additionally, you can check the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturer or look for information on their website if available. Alternatively, you may conduct independent testing through a laboratory that specializes in analyzing fuel content.
MTBE is composed of 75 percent butane.
P. Gentile has written: 'Economic design of a MTBE plant'
because of contamination by the gasoline additive MTBE
These are common refinery chemicals. So, no, the MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether enriched scales are removed from the storage tanks and can come under phosphoric material category.