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
<=100 603-181-
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-07-19
Product name
MTBE
Product Synonyms
2 methoxy isobutane, Methyl tertiary butyl ether
CAS No.
1634-04-4
REACH No
01-2119452786-27-0007,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fuel additive component., Chemical feedstock and component of motor gasoline. For use only in industrial processes Please refer to section 16 and/or the annexes for the regis- tered uses under REACH
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1235 239 670
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Company Information
company name
Shell Chemicals Europe B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sccmsds@shell.com
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
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Health hazards
H315 Causes skin irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified as environmental hazard according to CLP criteria
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfac- es. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regu- lation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Vapours are heavier than air. Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. 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
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Skin irritation, Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation.
