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methyl-tert-butyl-ether (mtbe)

In the chemical family: Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)

Used in wide range of household, craft, and industrial products. Common tap water and air pollutants. Includes neurotoxins and carcinogens.

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Health Effects related to methyl-tert-butyl-ether (mtbe): Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to methyl-tert-butyl-ether (mtbe):

  • Environment: industrial water pollution
  • Water

More chemicals in Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs): ethylene oxide, formic acid, propane, propylene, chlorobutanol, butyl alcohol, butoxyethanol, tame, ethyl-t-butyl ether (etbe), tert-butanol (tba), view all...