1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL (ICSC)

1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL	ICSC: 1615

Date of Peer Review: April 2006

Propylene glycol tert-butyl ether
1-Methyl-2-tert-butoxyethanol
1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-propanol
PGTBE

CAS #	57018-52-7	C₇H₁₆O₂ / (CH₃)₃COCH₂CHOHCH₃
RTECS #	UB3772000	Molecular mass: 132.2
UN #	1993
EC Annex 1 Index #	603-129-00-6
EC/EINECS #	406-180-0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with strong oxidants.	powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide,
EXPLOSION	Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 44°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles,	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Cough. Nausea. Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Use face shield. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III

Fireproof. Cool. Separated from strong oxidants,

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1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL

ICSC: 1615

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 151°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.87
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 19°C: >=10
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.64
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6

Flash point: 44.4°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 373°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: upper 6.8, lower 1.8

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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