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Document ID (ISN)68294
CIS number 97-223
Year 1996
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR)
Title Toxicological profile for methyl t-butyl ether
Bibliographic information U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology, Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, Aug. 1996. 223p. Illus. Bibl.ref.
Internet access http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp91.pdf [in English]
Abstract Contents: public health statement; health effects; chemical and physical information; production, import, use and disposal; potential for human exposure; analytical methods; regulations and advisories; glossary. Health hazards include: irritation of the eyes and skin; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system).
Descriptors (primary) USA; methyl t-butyl ether; health hazards; toxicity evaluation; toxicology
Descriptors (secondary) toxic effects; neurotoxic effects; literature survey; criteria document; limitation of exposure; exposure evaluation; glossary; irritation
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Ethers