Methyl tert-Butyl Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H315, H319, H335, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 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 P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned 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. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.