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2-METHYLBUT-3-EN-2-OL

ICSC: 1719

3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutene
2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol
Dimethylvinylmethanol
C5H10O
Molecular mass: 86.1
ICSC # 1719 		CAS # 115-18-4
RTECS # EM9472000
UN # 1993
November 13, 2008 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Highly flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Carbon dioxide. Dry powder.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Use non-sparking handtools.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II
Signal: Danger
Flame-Excl mark
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Harmful if swallowed
Causes eye irritation
ICSC: 1719 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

2-METHYLBUT-3-EN-2-OL

ICSC: 1719

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

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

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 97°C
Melting point: -28°C
Density: 0.8
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 19
(good)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 3.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06
RIR (1.27)
Flashpoint: 10°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 380°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5 - 9.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.66

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-I+II.

NFPA Code: H1; F4; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1719 2-METHYLBUT-3-EN-2-OL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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