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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
75-65-0	TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL	100.0	200-889-7

Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases: 11 20

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: after melting, clear colorless. Flash Point: 4 deg C. Warning! Flammable liquid.May cause central nervous system depression. May be absorbed throughthe skin. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratoryand digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system,liver.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis.
Ingestion: May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage. May cause blood changes.
Chronic: Repeated eye exposure may cause visual abnormalities including blurred vision and photosensitivity.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Firefighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Flammable Liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature: 470 deg C (878.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 4 deg C (39.20 deg F)
NFPA Rating: health-1; flammability-3; reactivity-0 Explosion Limits, Lower: 2.40 vol % Upper: 8.00 vol %

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL	100 ppm ; 303 mg/m3	100 ppm TWA; 300 mg/m3 TWA 1600 ppm IDLH	100 ppm TWA; 300 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL: 100 ppm TWA; 300 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: after melting, clear colorless
Odor: camphor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 36 mbar @ 20 C
Vapor Density: 2.6
Evaporation Rate:
Viscosity: 3.35 mPas 30 de
Boiling Point: 83760.00 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:25 - 25.5 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:.7860g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C4H10O
Molecular Weight:

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, chromium trioxide, organic peroxides, strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 75-65-0: EO1925000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 75-65-0:
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 3559 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 3500 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 75-65-0:
ACGIH: A4 - not classifiable as a human carcinogen
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity (stunted fetus), ihl-rat TCLo=8000 ppm/7H.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: None.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Goldfish (fresh water) death, 1000 ppm/24H Fathead minnow LC50=1940 mg/L/1H Aquatic plant toxicity =8500 ppm Bacteria (Pseudomonas putida) 650 mg/L inhibited cell multiplication.
Environmental Fate: When released to soil, substance is expected to biodegrade, leach to ground water or volatilize. In water, substance is expected to biodegrade or volatilize. Bioconcentration potential is predicted to be low. Soil Mobility: Substance is moderately to highly mobile (log octanol/ water partition coefficient=0.88).
Physical/Chemical: Substance reacts in air with hydroxyl radicals (half-life=2.3 days).
Other: None.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration ofContaminants: None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity ReferenceLevels: None listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	BUTANOL	No information available.	No information available.	No information available.	BUTANOLS
Hazard Class:	3				3
UN Number:	UN1120				UN1120
Packing Group:	II				II
Additional Info:					FLASHPOINT 11C

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 75-65-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 75-65-0: acute, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL (CAS# 75-65-0, 100 0%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 75-65-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable. R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 75-65-0: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 75-65-0 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2B.
CAS# 75-65-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 75-65-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm (45
0 mg/m3) OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 100 ppm
(303 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm (455 mg/m3) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 50 ppm (150 mg/
m3);Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 100 ppm
(300 mg/m3) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHIL
IPPINES:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 50 ppm (150 mg/m3);STE
L 75 ppm (25 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3);STEL
200 ppm (600 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED K
INGDOM:TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA
, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNA
M check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #10 Date: 12/12/1997
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