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Internaf )rl Chemical Saf "y,..'ards <br /> VIETHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER ICSC: 1164 <br /> N76am7llnstdute for <br /> ic, occupational Safety and Health <br /> `V UNEP <br /> tert-Butyl methyl ether <br /> MTBE <br /> Methyl-I,l-dimethylethyl ether <br /> 2-Methoxy-2-methyl propane <br /> (CH3)3COCH3 /C5H120 <br /> Molecular mass: 88.2 <br /> CSC# 1164 <br /> --AS # 1634-04-4 <br /> ZTECS #KN525000009 <br /> JN# 2398 <br /> -C# 603-181-00-X <br /> kpril 11, 2000 Peer reviewed <br /> TYPES OF ACUTE HAZARDS/ FIRST AID/ <br /> HAZARD/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING <br /> EXPOSURE <br /> FIRE 11 1Highly flammable. NO open flames,NO sparks,and NO Powder,AFFF, foam,carbon dioxide. <br /> smoking.NO contact with oxidants. <br /> 1 I <br /> Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system,ventilation,explosion- In case of fire:keep drums,etc.,cool <br /> EXPLOSION proof electrical equipment and by spraying with water. <br /> lighting.Do NOT use compressed air <br /> for filling,discharging,or handling. <br /> EXPOSURE <br /> Drowsiness.Dizziness.Headache. Ventilation,local exhaust,or breathing Fresh air,rest_Artificial respiration <br /> INHALATION Weakness.Unconsciousness. protection. may be needed.Refer for medical <br /> attention. <br /> Dry skin.Redness. Protective gloves. rand <br /> move contaminated clothes.Rinse <br /> SKIN then wash skin with water and <br /> ap. <br /> Redness. Safety goggles or face shield. First rinse with plenty of water for <br /> EYES several minutes(remove contact lenses <br /> if easily possible),then take to a <br /> doctor. <br /> Abdominal pain.Nausea.Vomiting. Do not eat,drink,or smoke during Rinse mouth.Give a slurry of <br /> INGESTION (Further see Inhalation). work. activated charcoal in water to drink. <br /> Do NOT induce vomiting.Refer for <br /> medical attention. <br /> SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING <br /> emove all ignition sources.Collect leaking Fireproof.Separated from strong oxidants, <br /> id spilled liquid in sealable containers as far strong acids. F symbol <br /> possible.Absorb remaining liquid in sand Xi symbol <br /> inert absorbent and remove to safe place. R: 11-38 <br /> o NOT wash away into sewer.Personal S:2-9-16-24 <br /> 'otection: filter respirator for organic gases JUN Hazard Class: 3 <br /> id vapours. UN Packing Group:II <br /> SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK <br /> Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety&the Commission of the <br /> European Communities(C)IPCS CEC 1994.No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the <br />