Problems related to MTBE use in fuel

By WND Staff

  • Probable carcinogen
  • A neurotoxin which causes headaches,
    nausea, dizziness, anxiety, and inability
    to concentrate

  • Causes depression of the central
    nervous system

  • Respiratory distressor aggrivating sinus
    problems and asthma

  • Increases NOx emissions in the air by
    4%-15% (A main ingredient of smog and
    ground-level ozone)

  • Increases formaldehyde emissions by
    20%-75% depending on emission control
    technology of car

  • Chemical being found in nation’s water
    supply in various places, can cause kidney
    and thyroid cancer if polluted water is
    consumed

  • Can increase engine wear and internal rust and corrosion
  • Neurotoxic effects could make driver drowsy
  • Costs consumer more in terms of smog repairs and higher prices for gas, not to mention, the unmeasured costs in terms of human health