General Information
Version
1.4
Revision date
2019-11-22
Product name
TERT BUTYL ACETATE
Product Synonyms
Tertiary butyl Acetate; Acetic Acid, 1,1-Dimethylethyl ester; 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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity; Inhalation Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard
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/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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. 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.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
