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1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOLICSC: 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
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
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
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

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WARNING
Flammable liquid and vapour
Causes serious eye irritation 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool. Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
1-tert-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL ICSC: 1615
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C7H16O2 / (CH3)3COCH2CHOHCH3
Molecular mass: 132.2
Boiling point: 151°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.87
Solubility in water, g/100ml 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: 1.8-6.8 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

NOTES
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 10-41; S: (2)-26-39 

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