General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2022-06-20
Product name
TERTIARY BUTYL METHYL ETHER
Product name
TERTIARY BUTYL METHYL ETHER
Identification on the label/Trade name
METHYL tert-BUTYL ETHER
Product Synonyms
C5-H12-O; (CH3)3COCH3; methyl t-butyl ether; 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane; tert-butyl methyl ether; methyl 1,1-dimethyl ether; propane, 2- methoxy-2-methyl-; MTBE; 2,2-MMOP
Chemical name
Not Available
CAS No.
1634-04-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
contamination. Manufacture of isobutene; solvent for a number of applications, including pesticide analysis The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating atmosphere developing. Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Legend Flammable Liquids Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
