tert-Butyl methyl ether

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2B Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Narcosis Category 3

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media than water for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.