1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL | ICSC: 1615 (April 2006) |
Propylene glycol tert-butyl ether 1-Methyl-2-tert-butoxyethanol 1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-propanol PGTBE |
CAS #: 57018-52-7 |
UN #: 1993 |
EC Number: 406-180-0 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Flammable. Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with strong oxidizing agents. Above 44°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. | Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Use 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. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
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 | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: face shield. 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 WARNING
Flammable liquid and vapourCauses serious eye irritation Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Cool. Separated from strong oxidants. | |
PACKAGING | |
1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL | ICSC: 1615 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: C7H16O2 / (CH3)3COCH2CHOHCH3 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xi; R: 10-41; S: (2)-26-39 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations