General Information
Revision date
2005-03-01
Product name
--------> High purity tert-Butyl Methyl Ether, MTBE, 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Chemical name
Ethers
CAS No.
1634-04-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Manufacture of other substances. Laboratory
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use Uses with intended emissions in water should be avoided
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Company Information
company name
G.J. CHEMICAL CO., INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
