2-Methyl-2-butene

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2026-01-13

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GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 4

General Information

Version

6.6

Revision date

2026-01-13

Product name

2-Methyl-2-butene

CAS No.

513-35-9

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H304, H336, H341, H411

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. 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

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

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 disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard

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