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
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-07-01
Product name
tert-Butyl methyl ether
CAS No.
1634-04-4
Emergency telephone
(314) 776-6555
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 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 vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
