Skip to content

Evaluating the Potential Health Impacts of MMT Gasoline Additive as Per Section 211 (b) of the Clean Air Act

EPA released a statement and comments in 2000, focusing on the regulations for the gasoline supplement methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

Testing of Health Effects of Gasoline Additive MMT under Section 211 (b) of the Clean Air Act
Testing of Health Effects of Gasoline Additive MMT under Section 211 (b) of the Clean Air Act

Evaluating the Potential Health Impacts of MMT Gasoline Additive as Per Section 211 (b) of the Clean Air Act

In May 2000, a significant event occurred in the automotive additives industry. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final report on the health effects testing of Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT), a gasoline additive, under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

The 877.14 KB report, published in pdf format, was not a summary or update, but a final notification. This comprehensive testing report detailed the findings of MMT's health effects on humans, a crucial piece of information for the safety and regulation of the additive.

The testing report was published under Section 211 (b) of the CAA, which outlines the procedures for the testing and evaluation of gasoline additives. The report's publication was a crucial step in ensuring the safety of MMT in our environment and in our fuel.

The publication of this report marked a milestone in the regulation and understanding of MMT, a gasoline additive that has been used in the automotive industry for several years. This event underscores the EPA's commitment to ensuring the safety of the products we use every day.

For those interested in learning more about the findings of the report, the EPA's detailed report on MMT's health effects testing is available for download. This report provides valuable insights into the safety of MMT and its impact on our health and environment.

Read also:

Latest