Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
216-653-1
Name of the chemical
tert-butyl methyl ether; MTBE; 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-09-12
Product name
MTBE (tert-butyl methyl ether)
Substance name
MTBE (tert-butyl methyl ether)
Chemical name
tert-butyl methyl ether; MTBE; 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
CAS No.
1634-04-4
REACH No
01-2119452786-27
supplier name
Braskem Netherland BV
Manufacturer Name
BRASKEM S.A
Emergency telephone
(CHEMTREC
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Braskem Netherland BV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productsafety@braskem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 - Causes skin irritation.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P235 - Keep cool. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry extinguishing powder, foam to extinguish. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Heavier than air, vapours may travel long distances along ground, ignite and flash back to source. Absorbed through the skin. May cause minor eye irritation. Excessive concentrations may cause nervous system depression, headache, and weakness leading to unconsciousness. This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
