General Information
Revision date
2020-08-13
Product name
MTBE
Product Synonyms
2 methoxy isobutane, Methyl tertiary butyl ether
CAS No.
1634-04-4
Emergency telephone
En Argentina: (+11 15) 4970-7391 / 4970-7390 / 5062-6601 / 4973-7368; Desde el exterior: (+54 911) 4970-7391 / 4970-
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Company Information
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GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H303, H305, H316
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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.
