General Information
Product name
tert-Butyl Alcohol
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-propanol; Trimethyl Carbinol; tert-Butanol
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
(CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H320, H332, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 3 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2 Target Organ System Toxicity, single exposure; GHS Category 3
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H320 – Causes eye irritation. H332 – Harmful if inhaled. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation. H336 – May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 – If SWALLOWED: Immediately call or POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 – If on skin or hair: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P341 – If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved wasted disposal plant. Emergency Overview May cause central nervous system effects. May be absorbed thought the skin. Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Flammable liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, and liver.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2 Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 1 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
