Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Gasoline Additives Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe): Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on ... Congress, First Session, Special Hearing - Softcover
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Excerpt from Health Risks Associated With Exposure to Gasoline Additives Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (Mtbe): Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, Special Hearing
Some 15 of the 18 workers studied reported new onset of at least one health complaint since October 14, 1992, the date when oxygenated fuels were first introduced, and these symptoms were unrelated to a cold or the flu. The health complaints included head ache, eye irritation, burning of the nose or throat, nausea or vomit ing, dizziness, cough, or a sensation of spaciness or disorientation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the health risks linked to methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), a gasoline additive mandated by the 1990 Clean Air Act. It revolves around a study commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control in the wake of complaints from residents of Fairbanks, Alaska, about various symptoms after the introduction of MTBE in their fuel. The study discovered a correlation between exposure to MTBE and symptoms like headaches, nausea, dizziness, and disorientation, particularly among workers with prolonged exposure. The discussion within also touches upon instances of MTBE being used medically to dissolve gallstones, highlighting side effects like nausea, vomiting, and a characteristic odor on the breath. The author delves into the scientific understanding of MTBE toxicity and its effects on the body, underscoring the need for more comprehensive research. This book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking insights into the potential health impacts of MTBE and the importance of ongoing scientific investigation in ensuring public health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332263080_0
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