General Information
Revision date
2018-06-07
Product name
Trimethyl Orthoformate
CAS No.
149-73-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+1-800-423-8616, +1-503-283-1681, +1-800-424-9300, +1-888-520-1075, +1-503-283-1987, +1-703-527-3887, +1- 503-286-7624, +1-503-286-7624
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TCI America
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger!
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes serious eye irritation Pictogram(s) or Symbol(s)
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection.
Response
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice or attention. In case of fire Use dry chemical, dry sand or foam to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).
2.3 Other hazards
[HNOC] Causes mild skin irritation.
