FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- METHYL-TERT-BUTYL ETHER  -- 6810-00D010038
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL-TERT-BUTYL ETHER
MSDS Date:03/24/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D010038
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/ FAX 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER  (SARA III)
CAS:1634-04-4
RTECS #:KN5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (INHALATION-RAT) IS 85 MG/L
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION/INGESTION/SKIN
    ABSORPTION MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION. EXPOSURE MAY ALSO CAUSE EYE,
    SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR R EPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS, EYE DAMAGE, CNS DEPRESSION, IRRITATION OF NASAL
    PASSAGES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYL-TERT-BUTYL-ETHER IS NOT LISTED AS
    A CARCINOGEN BY NTP OR IARC; NOR REGULATED AS SUCH BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:CNS DEPRESSION:
    DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,HEADACHE,STUPOR,WEAKNESS,ANESTHETIC EFFECTS.
    INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES: REDNESS,
    BURNING SENSATION, PAIN/DISCOMFORT. SKIN: REDNESS, SW ELLING,
    DISCOMFORT. INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING STOPPED; OXYGEN IF DIFICULT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:
    FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. GET
    IMMEDIATE  MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING
    BY GIVING SYRUP OF IPECAC. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT
    ASPIRATION. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:14F,-10C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL
    RESISTENT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE
    AT NO RISK. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. STAY
    AWAY FROM ENDS OF ATNK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE
    FLASH POINT.VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR,GO FAR & FLASHBACK.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK
    IF CAN DO SO AT NO RISK. USE WATER TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH
    SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IAW 29CFR1910.106. STORE AWAY
    FROM STRONG MINERAL ACIDS AND STRONG ALKALIS.
Other Precautions:PROPER BONDING & GROUNDING TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE USED
    WHEN TRANSFERRING PRODUCT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL, PVA
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BE FORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:131F,55C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-164F,-109C
Spec Gravity:0.7405
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (4%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY REACT WITH AIR OVER TIME, FORMS
    UNSTABLE PEROXIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS
    APPLICABLE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, 40 CFR 262. EPA/RCRA
    WASTE NUMBER D001 MAY APPLY TO UNCONTAMINATED/UNUSED MATERIAL. 100
    POUND CERCLA SECTION  103 REPORTABLE QUANTITY.

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