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Rew Jersey <br /> Department of ■. Senior Services <br /> sk\" � ii <br /> iEM JERSEY <br /> HAZARDOUS <br /> FACT SHEET <br /> HEALTH <br /> Common Name: TMZTRYL-tert-BL= EVER <br /> CAS Number: 16-34Ik-4 RTK Substance number. 1;93 <br /> JOT Number: UN Dare: March 1992 Revision: 'Aav €998 <br /> HAZARD SUM NLALRY WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS <br /> • [ethyl-tert-Butyl Ether can affect you when breathed in ACGIH: The recommended airborne exposure limit is <br /> and rnav be absorbed throu¢h your skin. 40 ppm averaged over an 8-hour workshift. <br /> * Exposure to Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether can irritate the eves. <br /> skin,nose and throat. * It should be recognized that Methyl-cert-Butyl Ether can <br /> Exposure can cause difficulty concentrating and thinking. be absorbed through your skin, thereby increasing your <br /> Higher levels can cause headache. nausea, dizziness, Mosure. <br /> weakness and lightheadedness. <br /> Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether may damage the kidnevs. WAYS OF REDUCING EXPOSURE <br /> * Merhyl-tent-Beryl Ether is a HIGHLY FL,.YI1bIABLE * Where possible, enclose operations and use local exhaust <br /> LIQUID and a FIR: HAZARD. ventilation at the site of chemical release. If local exhaust <br /> veatiiarion or enclosure is nor used, respirators shouid be <br /> IDEN'T'IFICATION worn. <br /> Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether is a colorless liquid. It is used as an * Wear protective work clothing. <br /> . ocrane booster in gasolines, in making other chemicals, and in * Wash thorouehiv immediately after exposure to Methyl- <br /> medicine ro dissolve gall stones. tert-Butyl Ether and at the end of the workshift. <br /> * Post hazard and warnine information in the work area. In <br /> REASON FOR CITATION addition,as part of an angoing education and training effort. <br /> vlethvl-ten-Butyl Ether is on the Hazardous Substance communicate all information on the health and safer., <br /> List because it is cited by ACGiH, DOT, DEP, HHAG, and hazards of Methyl-ten-Bttryl Ether to potentially exposed <br /> EPA. workers. <br /> * This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance <br /> List because it is FLAMMABLE. <br /> * Definitions are provided on page 5. <br /> HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BEING <br /> EXPOSED <br /> The New Jersey Right to Know Act requires most employers to <br /> label chemicals in the workplace and requires public empiovers <br /> to provide their employees .with information and training <br /> concerning chemical hazards and controls. The federal OSHA <br /> Hazard Communication Standard, 1910.1200, requires private <br /> employers to provide similar training and information to their <br /> employees. <br /> ' Exposure to hazardous substances should be routineiy <br /> evaluated. This may include collecting personai and area air <br /> samples. You can obtain copies of sampling results from <br /> your employer. You have a legal right to this information <br /> under OSHA 1910.30. <br /> If you think you are experiencing any work-related health <br /> problems, see a doctor trained to recognize occupational <br /> diseases. Take this Facr Sheet with you. <br />