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Ethanol
These resources provide information on ethanol (synonyms: ethyl alcohol, anhydrol, alcohol, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide, denatured alcohol, and grain alcohol), including its fate and transport, handling, and health impacts. For a more comprehensive list of ethanol resources, visit the Biofuels Compendium ethanol page. For information on other oxygenates, return to the oxygenates main page.
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About
- Renewable Fuels Association - Ethanol Facts
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A compilation of ethanol-related information provided by the Renewable Fuels Association. - Bio-Based Chemicals & Fuels Research 2008.
Created in part by Rice University, this Web page looks at ethanol and biofuels from the perspective of energy creation and sustainability. - Canadian Renewable Fuels Association Ethanol Information Undated.
A resource center on ethanol and biofuels maintained by the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. - Presentations from the EPA Region 3 Ethanol Workshop, October 3 & 4, 2006, Hagerstown, MD 2006.
An overview of workshop presentations, including upgrading UST systems to ethanol and ethanol-based products. - What Do We Know about Ethanol and Alkylates as Pollutants? (PDF) (8 pp, 52K, About PDF) 2001.
Made by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this article evaluates the potential replacement of MTBE by ethanol in California in 2001-2002.
Handling And Use
- Ethanol Biorefinery Locations Web Page 2009.
Created by the Renewable Fuels Association, this Web page provides an interactive mapping application that shows the location of biofuel refineries throughout the United States. - Alternative Fuels Research Strategy. Review Draft (PDF) (520 pp, 2.44MB, About PDF)1992. EPA 600/AP-92/002.
Prepared by EPA's Office of Research and Development, this report lays a foundation for developing the scientific information needed to compare the benefits and risks of various motor vehicle fuels, especially alternative and reformulated fuels, in relation to conventional gasoline and diesel fuels. MTBE, ETBE, and ethanol are discussed. - Key Environmental Cleanup Considerations for Ethanol and Alkylates (PDF) 1999.
(26 pp, 60K, About PDF)
A group of authors identify knowledge gaps in the area of oxygenate cleanups. - Oxygenate Compatibility and Permeability Report (UST Team 1 Report) (PDF) (18 pp, 61K, About PDF) 1999.
This UST Team 1 report presents the results of a literature review and industry survey to explore the compatibility of oxygenates, including methanol, ethanol, MTBE, ETBE, TAME, and DIPE, with materials used in underground storage tank systems.
Health And Safety
- Alternative Fuels Research Strategy. Review Draft (PDF) (520 pp, 2.44MB, About PDF) 1992. EPA 600/AP-92/002.
Prepared by EPA's Office of Research and Development, this report lays a foundation for developing the scientific information needed to compare the benefits and risks of various motor vehicle fuels, especially alternative and reformulated fuels, in relation to conventional gasoline and diesel fuels. MTBE, ETBE, and ethanol are discussed. - Potential Health Risks of Ethanol in Gasoline (PDF) (93 pp, 287K, About PDF) 1999.
Produced by the California Environmental Protection Agency, this report provides an overview of the health risks potentially associated with exposure to ethanol. - Toxicology and Human Health Effects Following Exposure to Oxygenated or Reformulated Gasoline 2001.
Published in Toxicology Letters, this paper reviews the current understanding of the toxicology and health impacts of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, and ethanol. Environmental exposure, compound fate and health risks, epidemiological and clinical studies, animal studies, metabolic and kinetic studies, and regulatory classification/response are discussed.
State Reports
- Health, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of Adding Ethanol to Gasoline in the Northeast States Undated.
Created by a regional council, this three-volume report is a focused look at the potential impacts of ethanol use across several states. - Nebraska Ethanol Board Review of Legislation 2005.
The aim of the Nebraska Ethanol Board includes the development and support of public policy that encourages the use and support of ethanol and related renewable fuels while providing factual information about the use of ethanol.
Transport And Fate
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Ethanol Impacts to Groundwater (PDF)
(4 pp, 259K, About PDF) 2003.
Created by the American Petroleum Institute, this report addresses a range of questions regarding ethanol and groundwater. - Environmental Consequences of Increased Use of Ethanol and Alkylates in California Fuels Undated.
Made by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this Web page highlights research into the continued and increased use of ethanol in fuels. - Knowledge Gaps Regarding the Ground and Surface Water Impacts of Ethanol-Containing Gasoline and Recommendations for Future Research (PDF) (23 pp, 125K, About PDF) 1999.
Several authors created this report, which addresses knowledge gaps regarding ethanol and biofuel contamination of ground water resources. - The Fate and Transport of Ethanol-Blended Gasoline in the Environment (PDF) (109 pp, 656K, About PDF) 1999.
The Governor's Ethanol Coalition created this report to discuss the transport and fate of ethanol in the environment. - Potential Scenarios for Ethanol-Containing Gasoline Released into Surface and Subsurface Waters (PDF) (37 pp, 842K, About PDF) 1999.
Created by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this article explores potential ground and surface water contamination scenarios from releases of ethanol and ethanol-gasoline into the environment. - The Subsurface Fate of Ethanol: A Look at the Emerging Oxygenate Alternative to MTBE (PDF) (8 pp, 52K, About PDF) Undated.
This LUSTLine bulletin provides an overview of the life cycle of ethanol and potential knowledge gaps regarding its use as a fuel oxygenate.
Non-Electronic Resources
- Wilson, J.T. and Cherri Adair. Effect of Ethanol on the Natural Fermentation of Benzene and Groundwater. Poster Presentation. Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The Fifth International Conference. May 22-25, 2006.