RT Report
T1 Environmental Health Criteria 206 - Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
A1 International Programme on Chemical Safety, 
A2 Gillner, Michael
A2 Nihlén, Ann-Sofie
K1 environmental health
K1 toxic substance
K1 chemical
K1 biodegradation
K1 pollutant
K1 carcinogen
PB World Health Organization
SN 92 4 157206 X
YR 1998
FD 1998
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29478
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29478
NO This monograph assesses the available scientific information on methyl tertiary-butyl ether in relation to human health and the environment. It covers the substance’s identity, physical and chemical properties, analytical methods, sources and routes of exposure, environmental transport and transformation, environmental concentrations, human exposure, toxicokinetics and metabolism, experimental animal studies, in vitro findings, reproductive and developmental effects, and effects observed in humans. The assessment draws on published and unpublished studies covering environmental measurements, occupational and experimental exposure, laboratory investigations, and toxicological research. The document evaluates evidence concerning acute and repeated exposure, carcinogenicity, genetic effects, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, and other health effects.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026