Oxygenate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020073",
  "term": "Oxygenate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Oxygenates are hydrocarbons added to fuels to increase the oxygen content of those fuels to improve combustion, thereby reducing emissions, such as carbon monoxide and other pollutants. Examples of oxygenates include methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE), tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME), ethanol, and other ethers and alcohols.\n\n2. Any substance which, when added to gasoline, increases the oxygen content of that gasoline. Lawful use of any of the substances or any combination of these substances requires that they be ‘‘substantially similar’’ under section 211(f)(1) of the Clean Air Act, or be permitted under a waiver granted by the Administrator under the authority of section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act [40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2013)] 40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2024)",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "EPA EV-Chemical Substances"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/oxygenate/"
}