General Information
Revision date
2009-07-31
Product name
4-tert-Butyltoluene
CAS No.
98-51-1
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Hazard statements
T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 22 Harmful if swallowed. R 23 Toxic by inhalation. R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE 2 Flammability = 2 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
2.2 Label elements
Danger 3.1/2 - Fatal if inhaled. 3.1/4 - Harmful if swallowed. 3.3/2A - Causes serious eye irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause respiratory irritation. Warning 2.6/4 - Combustible liquid. 4.1/2 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.