General Information
Revision date
2020-08-13
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
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
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Skin irritation, Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation.
2.2 Label elements
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
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 surfaces. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ 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.
2.3 Other hazards
The substance does not fulfill all screening criteria for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity and hence is not considered to be PBT or vPvB. 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.
