Preface; About the authors; Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. History and overview of fuel oxygenates and MTBE; 3. Physical and chemical properties of MTBE; 4. Toxicity, health effects, and taste and odor thresholds of MTBE; 5. Transport and fate of MTBE in the environment; 6. Detection and treatment of MTBE in soil and groundwater; 7. MTBE: A perspective on environmental policy; 8. Conclusions and recommendations; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; APPENDIX G; Appendix H; APPENDIX I; Appendix J; Appendix K; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This text provides in-depth coverage of the assessment and potential remediation strategies of methyl tertiary-butyl ether. In addition to history and overview, the book includes information on physical and chemical properties, toxicity, health effects, taste, odour thresholds and transport
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-234) and index
