General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2025-09-22
Product name
TERT BUTYL ACETATE
Product Synonyms
Tertiary butyl Acetate; Acetic Acid, 1,1-Dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethyl acetate
Chemical name
Acetic Acid, tert-butyl ester
CAS No.
540-88-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent Prohibited uses Automotive (motor vehicle) fuels
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lyondell Chemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
product.safety@lyb.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H332, H335, H336, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
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 equip- ment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) - single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 3 hazard Other hazards Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
