tert-BUTYL ACETATE | ICSC: 1445 (September 2002) |
Acetic acid, tert-butyl ester Acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
CAS #: 540-88-5 |
UN #: 1123 |
EC Number: 208-760-7 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Highly flammable. Above 15.5°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 15.5°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. | Use carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Dry skin. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong acids. | |
PACKAGING | |
tert-BUTYL ACETATE | ICSC: 1445 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
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Formula: C6H12O2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; 150 ppm as STEL. MAK: 96 mg/m3, 20 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: F; R: 11-66; S: (2)-16-23-25-29-33; Note: C |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations