Product ID:METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066437
MSDS Number: CBDPS

GENIUM PUBLISHING CORP

1145 CATALYN ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1836
US

Emergency Phone: 518-377-8854

Info Phone: 518-377-8854

Preparer: MJ ALLISON

Cage: 5Z768

GENIUM PUBLISHING CORPORATION

SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1836 US

Telephone: 518-377-8854

Cage: 5Z768

ETHER, TERT-BUTYL METHYL; (METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER) (SARA

CAS: 1634-04-4

RTECS: KN5250000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

RADICALS. IF PRESENT IS SUFFICIENT CONC, THESE PROD

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NOSE, THROAT, SKIN & CORNEA. ASPIR OF

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OR SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRIT/BURNING @ HIGH CONC. INHAL

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RESP DEPRESS). INGEST OF MTBE MAY RSLT IN ASPIR

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MOUTH IF UNCON/CONVL. IF INGEST, CONSULT MD

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PERS IS COUGH/CHOCKING, ASPIR MAY HAVE ALREADY

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INGEST BECAUSE OF IT'S POOR ABSORBING QUALITIES.

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IF LG QTYS OF MTBE INGESTED, SYRUP OF IPECAC IS PREF

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OCCURRED, OBTAIN BASELINE CHEST X-RAY & VITAL SIGNS.

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SUBSTANTIAL MTBE EXPOS. PFT'S, CHEST X-RAYS &

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FOR DISP. FOR LG SPILLS, DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL

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(EXPLO)/WATERWAYS. MTBE IS MORE WATER SOL/OTHER

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GROUNDWATER WHEN THERE IS SPILL OF GASOLINE-MTBE

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POORLY BIODEGRADED BY MICROORGANISMS IN ACTIVATED

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HIGH AIR-TO-WATER RATIOS ARE USED, AIR STRIPPING SYS

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T-BUTYL FORMATE, ACETONE, & METHYL RADICALS. FOLLOW

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PROT PROGRAM THAT INCL REGULAR TRAINING,

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PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & HOUSEKEEPING

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SCBA. WARNING! NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-PURIFYING

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PRODUCTIVITY LOC EXHST VENT IS PREF SINCE IT PVNT

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DRINKING, SMKG, USING TOILET/APPLYING

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AREA; SOFT LENSES MAY ABSORB, & ALL LENSES CONC,

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LAUNDER CONTAM CLOTHING BEFORE WEARING.

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 4 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:UPPER RESP TRACT, CNS.
MTBE INGEST & INHAL TOX ARE BASED ON ANIMAL STUDIES. HUMAN EXPOS
ARE REPORTED PRIMARILY W/EXPOS TO GASOLINE-MTBE MIX & W/USE OF MTBE
IN DISSOLVING GALL BLADDER STO NES BY DIRECT INFUSION. RPTS REVEAL
MTBE'S PRIMARY ANESTH EFT ON CNS. PROGRESSION OF NAUS, VOMIT &
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SEDATION FOLLOWED BY GEN ANESTH IS
NOTED W/INCRG EXPOS. WARM/BURNING SENSATION IS REPORTED W/GALL
BLADDER INSTILLATION. ELEVATED LIVER FUNC STUDIES, DUODENAL
INFLAMM, KIDNEY FAILURE, BLOOD CE LL HEMOLYSIS, & FOUL BREATH ODOR
ARE ALSO NOTED W/THIS PROC. ANIMAL STUDIES NOTE PRIMARY IRRIT TO
MUC MEMB (ING 3)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:EYES:GENTLY LIFT LIDS & FLUSH IMMED & CONTINUOUSLY W/FLOODING
AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN UNTIL TRANSPORTED TO EMER MED
FACILITY. CONSULT MD IMMED. SKIN:QUICKLY REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG.
RINSE W/FLOO DING AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN. FOR
RED/BLISTERED SKIN, CONSULT MD. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & WATER.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & SUPPORT BRTHG AS NEEDED. INGEST:NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY (ING 6)

Flash Point:<18F,<-8C
Lower Limits:1.6%
Upper Limits:8.4%
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER
SPRAY, OR ALCOHOL FOAM AS EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
(INCLG GOGG, RUB OVER-CLTHG, GLOVES & BOOTS). IF FEASIBLE, REMOVE
CNTNRS FROM FIRE-RISK AREA. OTHERWISE (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MTBE IS EXTREMELY FLAM. VAP MAY EXPLODE
IF IGNIT IN ENCLSD AREA/TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF IGNIT & FLASH BACK. @
TEMP AT/ABOVE FL PT, MTBE CAN RELS VAPS THAT (SUPDAT)

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SFTY PERS, EVAC ALL UNNEC PERS, REMOVE
ALL HEAT & IGNIT SOURCES, & PROVIDE MAX EXPLO-PROOF VENT. CLEANUP
PERS SHOULD PROTECT AGAINST VAP INHAL & SKIN/EYE CONT. TAKE UP
SPILLED MATL W/NONCOMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE IN APPROP CNTNRS
(ING 12)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNRS IN COOL
WELL-VENT AREA AWAY FROM ALL HEAT & IGNIT SOURCES. OUTSIDE/DETACHED
STOR MAY BE PREF. AVOID HEAT & IGNIT SOURCES.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CNTNRS AGAINST PHYSICAL DMG. TO PVNT STATIC
SPK, ELEC GROUND & BOND ALL CNTNRS & EQUIP USED IN SHIPPING,
RECEIVING/TRANSFERING OPERATIONS IN PRODUCTION & STOR AREAS. AVOID
INHAL OF VAP & CONT W/SKIN OR EYES. INSTITUTE RESP (ING 18)

Respiratory Protection:SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE PRIOR TO RESP SELECTION
& USE. FOLLOW OSHA RESP REGS (29 CFR 1910.134) &, IF NEC, WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP. FOR EMER/NONROUTINE OPERATIONS (CLEANING
SPILLS, REACTOR VESSELS /STOR TANKS), WEAR NIOSH/MSHA (ING 20)
Ventilation:PROVIDE GEN & LOC EXPLO-PROOF VENT SYS TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONC @ LEV THAT PROMOTE WORKER SFTY & (ING 21)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG & FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRONS, & GAUNTLETS. ANSI
APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NEVER EAT, DRINK/SMOKE IN WORK AREAS. PRACTICE
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AFTER USING MATL, EXPECIALLY BEFORE
EATING,(ING 22)
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR:MINT OR TERPENE-LIKE ODOR. FIRE FIGHT PROC:USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS. BE AWARE OF RUNOFF FROM FIRE CTL METH.
DO NOT RELS TO ENCLSD AREAS, SEWERS/WATERWAYS DUE TO POTNTL EXP LO
& HLTH HAZ MTBE PRESENT. EXPLO HAZ: FORM FLAM MIXS. CNDTNS TO
AVOID: IN ACID SOLNS. HAZ DECOMP:& METHYL (ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:131F,55C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<166F,<74C
Vapor Pres:245 @ 77F
Spec Gravity:0.7405(20C/4C)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:4.8G/100G
Appearance and Odor:A CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SLIGHT HYDROCARBON
ODOR WITH A MILD (SUPDAT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPAT & UNSTABLE W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, CAUSTICS,
AMINES, ALDEHYDES, AMMONIA, & CHLORINATED CMPDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & IGNIT SOURCES. MTBE IS STABLE @
ROOM TEMP IN CLSD CNTNRS UNDER NORM STOR & HNDLG CNDTNS. MTBE IS
UNSTABLE(SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERM OXIDATIVE DECOMP CAN PRDCE: CO*2
& H*2O VAP; INCOMPLETE COMBUST:CO, T-BUTYL FORMATE, ACETONE, FORMIC
ACID (SUPDAT)

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER/LICENSED CONTRACTOR FOR
DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS. FOLLOW APPLIC FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
REGS.

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