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MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) has been used as a fuel additive for more than 30 years, but questions are being asked about potential damage to human health.
In 2006, seven scientists signed the Brescia declaration, which declared that MMT was as risky as lead and should be banned from use in fuel. Germany has taken this step and the European Parliament called for an EU-wide ban in 2008. Afton maintains that MMT poses no health risk.
The Canadian government banned MMT in 1997 on public health grounds. The ban was overturned following legal action instigated by Afton, then called the Ethyl corporation.
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