General Information
Version
8.5
Revision date
2023-07-24
Product name
tert-Butyl acetate for synthesis
CAS No.
540-88-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, 1-800-262-8200
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H332, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Central nervous system, H335, H336 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
