Profile: Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)

INCI name:   Tert-Butyl Methyl Ether.

Function:   Solvent.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Unregulated.

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Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant.

Environmental risks:   Persistent pollutant, environmental toxicity, air contamination.

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Additional information:   Categorised in Group 3 (unclassifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans) by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer).