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# TERT AMYL-ALCOHOL |
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Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd |
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Synonym |
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TERT-AMYL ALCOHOL |
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Material Uses |
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Analytical reagent. |
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Chemical Family |
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Alcohol. |
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Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
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Component |
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CAS # |
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% by Weight |
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2-METHYL-2-BUTANOL |
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75-85-4 |
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100 |
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Section 3. Hazards Identification |
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Physical State and Appearance |
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Liquid. (Colorless.) |
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Emergency Overview |
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WARNING! |
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Routes of Entry |
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Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Inhalation. Ingestion. |
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Potential Acute Health Effects |
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Eyes |
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Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of
the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
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Skin |
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Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator, irritant).
Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or,
occasionally, blistering. |
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Inhalation |
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Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Narcotic
in high concentrations. |
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Ingestion |
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Hazardous in case of ingestion. |
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Potential Chronic Health Effects |
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Carcinogenic Effects |
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This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or
humans. |
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Additional information See Toxicological Information
(section 11) |
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by
Overexposure: |
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Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce
general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human
organs. |
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Section 4. First Aid Measures |
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Eye Contact |
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Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of
contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. |
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Skin Contact |
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In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention immediately. |
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Inhalation |
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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention immediately. |
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Ingestion |
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If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get
medical attention immediately. |
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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
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Flammability of the Product |
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Product will burn. |
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Auto-ignition Temperature |
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436.9°C (818.4°F) |
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Flash Points |
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Closed cup: 20.9°C (69.6°F). |
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Flammable Limits |
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LOWER: 1.2% UPPER: 9% |
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Products of Combustion |
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These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). |
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Fire Hazards in Presence of Various
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Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static
discharge, of heat, of oxidizing materials. |
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Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various
Substances |
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Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static
discharge: |
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Fire Fighting Media |
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Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water. |
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Protective Clothing (Fire) |
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Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. |
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Special Remarks on Fire Hazards |
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Not available. |
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Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards |
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Not available. |
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
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Small Spill and Leak |
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Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry
material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. |
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Large Spill and Leak |
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Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop
leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible
material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material.
Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or
confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful
that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV
on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
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Spill Kit Information |
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The following EMD Chemicals Inc. SpillSolv ® absorbent is
recommended for this product: SX1330 Solvent Treatment Kit |
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Section 7. Handling and Storage |
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Handling |
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Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed.
Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Do not ingest. |
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Storage |
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Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
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Engineering Controls |
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Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal
to the work-station location. |
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Personal Protection |
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Eyes |
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Splash goggles. |
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Body |
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Lab coat. |
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Respiratory |
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Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator
or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
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Hands |
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Gloves. |
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Feet |
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Not applicable. |
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Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill |
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Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots.
Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
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Exposure Limits |
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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Odor |
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Camphor. |
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Color |
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Colorless to light yellow. |
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Physical State and Appearance |
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Liquid. (Colorless.) |
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Molecular Weight |
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88.17 g/mole |
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Molecular Formula |
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C5-H12-O |
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pH |
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Not available. |
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Boiling/Condensation Point |
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101.9°C (215.4°F) |
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Melting/Freezing Point |
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-12.1°C (10.2°F) |
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Specific Gravity |
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0.805 (Water = 1) |
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Vapor Pressure |
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Not available. |
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Vapor Density |
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3 (Air = 1) |
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Odor Threshold |
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Not available. |
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Evaporation Rate |
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0.93 compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) |
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LogKow |
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Not available. |
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Solubility |
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Partially soluble in water. |
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
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Stability and Reactivity |
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The product is stable. |
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Conditions of Instability |
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Not available. |
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Incompatibility with Various Substances |
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Reactive with oxidizing agents. |
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Rem/Incompatibility |
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Not available. |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products |
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Not available. |
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Hazardous Polymerization |
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Will not occur. |
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Section 11. Toxicological Information |
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RTECS Number: |
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2-Methyl-2-butanol |
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SC0175000 |
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Toxicity |
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Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2028 mg/kg [Rabbit]. |
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Chronic Effects on Humans |
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Not available. |
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Acute Effects on Humans |
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Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of
the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Hazardous in case
of skin contact (permeator, irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by
itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Hazardous in case
of inhalation (lung irritant). Hazardous in case of ingestion. |
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Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) |
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Not available. |
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Irritancy |
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Draize Test: Not available. |
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Sensitization |
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Not available. |
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Carcinogenic Effects |
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This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or
humans. |
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Toxicity to Reproductive System |
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Not available. |
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Teratogenic Effects |
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Not available. |
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Mutagenic Effects |
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Not available. |
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Section 12. Ecological Information |
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Ecotoxicity |
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Not available. |
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BOD5 and COD |
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Not available. |
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation |
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The products of degradation are less toxic than the
product itself. |
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
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EPA Waste Number |
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D001 |
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Treatment |
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Incineration, fuels blending or recycle. Contact your
local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always
contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all
current local, state, and Federal Regulations. |
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Section 14. Transport Information |
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DOT Classification |
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Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOL |
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TDG Classification |
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Not available. |
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IMO/IMDG Classification |
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Not available. |
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ICAO/IATA Classification |
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Not available. |
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Section 15. Regulatory Information |
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U.S. Federal Regulations |
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TSCA 8(b) inventory: 2-METHYL-2-BUTANOL |
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SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No
products were found. |
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SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release
reporting: No products were found. |
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Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
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Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No
products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No
products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products
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WHMIS (Canada) |
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CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than
37.8°C (100°F). |
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CEPA DSL: 2-METHYL-2-BUTANOL |
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This product has been classifed in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains
all required information. |
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Section 16. Other Information |
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Changed Since Last Revision |
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Notice to Reader |
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The statements contained herein are based upon technical
data that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. believes to be reliable, are offered
for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary
and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having
the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent
determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources
to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety
and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. MAKES
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE
INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |
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