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These resources provide general information on fuel oxygenates other than methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). Additional resources with general information on ethanol and MTBE are available on other pages. For more fuel oxygenates topics, return to the oxygenates main page.

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Background Information

• An Overview of the Use of Oxygenates in Gasoline 1998.
  This report by California's Environmental Protection Agency provides information on the use of oxygenates in gasoline in California and in the United States, including how and why oxygenates are used, their production and consumption levels, and the potential environmental impacts of their use.
• Interagency Assessment of Oxygenated Fuels (PDF) (264 pp, 4.2MB, About PDF) 1997.
  This report, prepared by EPA's Office of Science and Technology Policy, presents an interagency assessment of the Winter Oxygenated Fuels Program.
• Motor Fuels - Issues Related to Reformulated Gasoline, Oxygenated Fuels, and Biofuels (PDF) (68 pp, 718K, About PDF) 1996.
  This GAO report summarizes the results of studies on the cost-effectiveness of reformulated gasoline use, the potential for oxygenates to reduce the use of petroleum, and ongoing federal research into biofuels.
• Oxygenate Identification 2009.
  This EPA table summarizes synonyms and physical and chemical properties for various oxygenates.
• The Blue Ribbon Panel on Oxygenates in Gasoline 2009.
  This EPA Web page provides information on the panel formed in November 1998 to review the use of MTBE and other oxygenates in gasoline.
• The Properties of Oxygenates Undated.
  Prepared by the European Fuel Oxygenates Association, this Web page provides basic information on ether oxygenates including chemical structure and properties.
• Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels 1996.
  Published by National Academy Press, this book reviews a draft report from the federal government assessing the public health, air quality, fuel economy, engine performance, and water quality effects of oxygenated gasoline.

Organizations

• American Petroleum Institute
  
• California Air Resources Board
  • Phase 2 Reformulated Gasoline Program Publications
  • Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline Program Information
    
• California Air Resources Board
• European Fuel Oxygenates Association
  
• Methanol Institute
• Nebraska Ethanol Board
  
• Renewable Fuels Association
  
• US Department of Energy
  • Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
    
  • Energy Information Administration
    
• US Environmental Protection Agency
  • High Production Volume (HPV) Challenge Program - Chemical Data
  • National Center for Environmental Assessment
  • Office of Research & Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)
  • Office of Transportation & Air Quality
    • Reformulated Gasolines
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program
  • Toxic Substances Hydrology Program

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