MTBE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H305, H316

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5

Aspiration hazard

Category 2 Skin irritation Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

H303 May be harmful if swallowed H316 Causes mild skin irritation H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediate- ly all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extin- guish.

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.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. May form explosive peroxides.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Aspiration hazard : Category 2 Skin irritation