===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:29321-0 TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER,99.8%,HPLC GRADE
NIIN:00F052778
MSDS Number: CDCCK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL TERT BUTYL ETHER (MTBE), 2-METHOXY-2-METHYL PROPANE,
T-BUTYLMETHYL ETHER *96-4*
CAS:1634-04-4
RTECS #:KN5250000
Fraction by Wt: 99.8%
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL BY INHALATION/SKIN ABSORPTION.
HARMFUL/FATAL BY INGESTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT & SKIN. MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL
PNEUMONIA WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEEDED. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTI ON IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:-27F
Lower Limits:1.6
Upper Limits:15.1
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WATER MAY BE
EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTINGUISHMENT. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL TO
DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN
AIR. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. EVACUATE AREA. WEAR
SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/AN ACTIVATED
CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. TRANSPORT
OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. NO SMOKING.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER,
EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:131-132.8F
Vapor Pres:4.05 PSI
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:0.74
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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