J T BAKER INC -- TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER  -- 6810-00F023989
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER
MSDS Date:05/16/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F023989
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:METHYL TERT BUTYL ETHER (MTBE), 2-METHOXY-2-METHYL PROPANE
CAS:1634-04-4
RTECS #:KN5250000
Fraction by Wt: 88.15%WT
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILUR, LOW BLOOD
    PRESSURE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HARMFUL OR FATAL.
    SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTEST INAL IRRITATION,
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMDEPRESSION, HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE,
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HARMFUL OR FATAL. SKIN/EYES:
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTES TINAL IRRITATION, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING
    IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LE AST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:-17F
Lower Limits:2.5%
Upper Limits:15.1%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL. GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPORS THAT MAY EXPLODE IF MIXED W/AIR.
    CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE IGNITION
    SOURCES. NO FLARES, SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK IF SAFET
    TO DO SO. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBE NT & PLACE IN CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA
    W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
    KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN.
Other Precautions:BOND/GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. DON'T ALLOW TO EVAPORATE TO NEAR DRYNESS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR W/ORGANIC
    VAPOR CARTRIDGE. IF TLV IS >CAPACITY OF CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR, USE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP <TLV.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:131F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-164F
Vapor Pres:240
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:0.75
Solubility in Water:MODERATE 1-10%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/FAINT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, & STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, & OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES, CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID. UN2350.

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