tert-Butyl Methyl Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H311, H315

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS06 GHS07

Signal word

Danger (Contd. of page 1)

Hazardous Ingredients

tert-butyl methyl ether

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable