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| Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
| Product Name | tert-Butyl Alcohol | Product Code | BX1805 |
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| Synonym | 2-METHYL-2-PROPANOL |
| Material Uses | Analytical reagent.
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| Chemical Family | Aliphatic alcohol. |
| Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
| Component | CAS # | % by Weight |
| Tert-Butyl Alcohol | 75-65-0 | 100 |
| Section 3. Hazards Identification |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
| Emergency Overview | WARNING!
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. |
| Routes of Entry | Inhalation. Ingestion. |
| Potential Acute Health Effects |
| Eyes | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
| Skin | May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. |
| Inhalation | Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). May be hazardous in case of inhalation. |
| Ingestion | May be hazardous in case of ingestion. |
| Potential Chronic Health Effects |
| Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
| Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) |
| Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: | Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. |
| Section 4. First Aid Measures |
| Eye Contact | Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Skin Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. |
| Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. |
| Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
| Flammability of the Product | Product will burn. |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 479.9°C (895.8°F) |
| Flash Points | Closed cup: 10.9°C (51.6°F). |
| Flammable Limits | LOWER: 2.4% UPPER: 8% |
| Products of Combustion | These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). |
| Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of shocks, of heat, of oxidizing materials. |
| Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Explosive in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Highly flammable in presence of shocks. Explosive in presence of shocks. |
| Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions |
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion. |
| Protective Clothing (Fire) | Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. |
| Special Remarks on Fire Hazards | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards | Not available. |
| Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
| Small Spill and Leak | Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. |
| Large Spill and Leak | Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. If the product is in its solid form: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. If the product is in its liquid form: Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
| Spill Kit Information | The following EMD Chemicals Inc. SpillSolv ® absorbent is recommended for this product: SX1330 Solvent Treatment Kit |
| Section 7. Handling and Storage |
| Handling | Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. |
| Storage | Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
| Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
| Engineering Controls | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. |
| Personal Protection |
| Eyes | Splash goggles. |
| Body | Lab coat. |
| Respiratory | Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
| Hands | Gloves. |
| Feet | Not applicable. |
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| Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
| Product Name | Exposure Limits |
| Tert-Butyl Alcohol | BAUA (Germany, 1997).
Spitzenbegrenzung: 1200 mg/m3 Spitzenbegrenzung: 400 ppm TWA: 300 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). DK-Arbejdstylsinet (Denmark, 1996). Skin Loftværdi: 150 mg/m3 Loftværdi: 50 ppm GV: 150 mg/m3 8 hour(s). GV: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). National Authority for Occupational Safety/Health (Ireland, 1999). STEL: 450 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). OEL: 300 mg/m3 8 hour(s). OEL: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Arbeidsinspectie (Netherlands, 1999). TGG 8 uur: 300 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TGG 8 uur: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). AFS (Sweden, 1996). Skin KTV: 250 mg/m3 15 minute(s). KTV: 75 ppm 15 minute(s). NGV: 150 mg/m3 8 hour(s). NGV: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). EH40-OES (United Kingdom (UK), 1997). STEL: 462 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 308 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). ACGIH (United States, 1995). TWA: 303 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). STEL: 450 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 300 mg/m3 10 hour(s). TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). STEL: 450 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 300 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). |
| Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Odor | Camphor. |
| Color | Colorless. |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
| Molecular Weight | 74.14 g/mole |
| Molecular Formula | C4-H10-O |
| pH | Not available. |
| Boiling/Condensation Point | 82.83°C (181.1°F) |
| Melting/Freezing Point | 25.05°C (77.1°F) |
| Critical Temperature | 232.9°C (451.2°F) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.78 (Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | Not available. |
| Vapor Density | 2.6 (Air = 1) |
| Odor Threshold | Not available. |
| Evaporation Rate | 0.95 compared to(n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) |
| LogKow | Not available. |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
| Stability and Reactivity | The product is stable. |
| Conditions of Instability | Not available. |
| Incompatibility with Various Substances | Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids. |
| Rem/Incompatibility | Not available. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | carbon oxides (CO, CO2) |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Section 11. Toxicological Information |
| RTECS Number: |
| tert-Butyl Alcohol | EO1925000 |
| Toxicity | Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2743 mg/kg [Rat]. |
| Chronic Effects on Humans | Not available. |
| Acute Effects on Humans | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). May be hazardous in case of inhalation. May be hazardous in case of ingestion. |
| Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) | Not available. |
| Irritancy | Draize Test: Not available. |
| Sensitization | Not available. |
| Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
| Toxicity to Reproductive System | Tests on laboratory animals for reproductive effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects on Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
| Teratogenic Effects | Not available. |
| Mutagenic Effects | Tests on laboratory animals for mutagenic effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
| Section 12. Ecological Information |
| Ecotoxicity | Not available. |
| BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
| Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. |
| Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
| EPA Waste Number | D001 |
| Treatment | Incineration, fuels blending or recycle. Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. |
| Section 14. Transport Information |
| DOT Classification | Proper Shipping Name: BUTANOL
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1120 Packing Group: II RQ: Not applicable. |
| TDG Classification | Not available. |
| IMO/IMDG Classification | Proper Shipping Name: BUTANOL
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1120 Packing Group: II RQ: Not applicable. |
| ICAO/IATA Classification | Not available. |
| Section 15. Regulatory Information |
| U.S. Federal Regulations | TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Tert-Butyl Alcohol
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Tert-Butyl Alcohol |
| SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Tert-Butyl Alcohol SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Tert-Butyl Alcohol: Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard |
| SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Tert-Butyl Alcohol |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
| WHMIS (Canada) | CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). |
| CEPA DSL: Tert-Butyl Alcohol |
| This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. |
| International Regulations |
| EINECS | Tert-Butyl Alcohol 200-889-7 |
| DSCL (EEC) | R11- Highly flammable.
R37/38- Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
| International Lists | Australia (NICNAS): Tert-Butyl Alcohol
Japan (MITI): Tert-Butyl Alcohol Japan (MOL): Tert-Butyl Alcohol Korea (TCCL): Tert-Butyl Alcohol Philippines (RA6969): Tert-Butyl Alcohol |
| China: No products were found. |
| State Regulations | Pennsylvania RTK: Tert-Butyl Alcohol: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Tert-Butyl Alcohol New Jersey: Tert-Butyl Alcohol |
| California prop. 65: No products were found. |
| Section 16. Other Information |
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| Notice to Reader |
| The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |
