International Chemical Safety Cards

tert-BUTANOL

ICSC: 0114

tert-BUTANOL
tert-Butyl alcohol
2-Methyl-2-propanol
Trimethyl carbinol
C₄H₁₀O/(CH₃)₃COH
Molecular mass: 74.1
CAS # 75-65-0
RTECS # EO1925000
ICSC # 0114
UN # 1120
EC # 603-005-00-1

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Foam, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
INHALATION	Dizziness. Headache.	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION	(further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).

Fireproof. Separated from strong acids.

F symbol
Xn symbol
R: 11-20
S: (2-)9-16
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II

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ICSC: 0114

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International Chemical Safety Cards

tert-BUTANOL

ICSC: 0114

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on contact with strong mineral acids producing flammable isobutylene gas.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 100 ppm; 303 mg/m³ (as TWA) (ACGIH 1994-1995).
MAK: 100 ppm; 300 mg/m³ (1994).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The vapour of this substance irritates the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure to high concentrations could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 83°C
Melting point: 25°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06
Flash point: 11°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 470°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-8.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.4

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