Main Title |
Toxicity Data on Methul;cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl with Cover Letter with Attachments. |
CORP Author |
Ethyl Corp., Baton Rouge, LA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic Substances. |
Publisher |
9 Aug 1983 |
Year Published |
1983 |
Report Number |
FYI-OTS-0883-0253-SU; |
Stock Number |
OTS-0000253-2 |
Additional Subjects |
Toxicity ;
Antiknock additives ;
Laboratory animals ;
Teratology ;
Rabbits ;
Mice ;
Oral toxicity ;
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ;
Ethyl MMT ;
Dermal toxicity ;
Inhalation toxicity
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
OTS-0000253-2 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
309p |
Abstract |
Ethyl Corporation originally developed methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ('Ethyl' MMT) as an antiknock additive for unleaded gasoline. 'Ethyl' MMT is a very effective antiknock compound and is economically attractive compared with achieving antiknock quality by extended refinery processing. This extended processing uses more crude oil and leads to more aromatic hydrocarbons in the finished gasoline. These aromatics are precursors to aldehydes, phenols and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNA's) and tend to increase smog and cause eye irritation. Ethyl believes that the use of MMT (up to 0.125 g Mn/gal) in all gasoline used in the United States today would pose no significant health hazard to the general public. The purpose of this document is to outline the reasons for that belief, especially as they relate to MMT itself. |