Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
216-653-1
Name of the chemical
tert-butyl methyl ether; MTBE; 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
8.0
Revision date
2023-03-22
Product name
tert-Butyl methyl ether anhydrous, 99.8 %
CAS No.
1634-04-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses 1.4
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EU Classification
CLASS regulations 2013 Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
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/ 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. 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.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
