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Standard Specification for Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) for Downstream Blending for Use in Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel

ASTM-D5983 - 2006 R11 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers requirements for fuel grade methyl tertiary-butyl ether utilized in commerce, terminal blending, or downstream blending with fuels for spark-ignition engines. The following test methods shall be conducted to meet the specified requirements: appearance; sulfur; solvent-washed gum content; MTBE mass percentage; methanol mass percentage; API gravity; density; copper strip corrosion; water content; vapor pressure; and color.

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Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for fuel grade methyl tertiary-butyl ether utilized in commerce, terminal blending, or downstream blending with fuels for spark-ignition engines. Other MTBE grades may be available for blending that are not covered by this specification.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

Keywords

automotive spark-ignition engine fuel; blending; corrosion; impurities; methanol; methyl tertiary-butyl ether; oxygenate; water content; Automotive engine fuels/oils--specifications; Downstream blending; Impurities--petroleum products; Methanol (methyl alcohol); MTBE (methyl tert-butylether); Oxygenated aromatics; ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)

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05.02 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (II): D3711 - D6122)

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75.160.20 (Liquid fuels Including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc.)

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Document Number

ASTM-D5983-06(2011)

Revision Level

2006 R11 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

April 1, 2011

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

D02.A0.02