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tert-butyl methyl ether

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Name

tert-butyl methyl ether

Identification Numbers

  • CAS: 1634-04-4
  • EC/EINECS: 216-653-1
  • International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC): 1164

More information

  • Molecular Formula: C5H12O
  • Synonyms: MTBE, 2-METOXI-2-METILPROPANO, ETER METIL-ter-BUTILICO, METILTERBUTIL ETER, METIL tert-BUTIL ETER, METIL t-BUTIL ETER, METIL terc-BUTIL ETER

CLASSIFICATION (RD 363/1995)

Number Classification
1 F; R11
2 Xi; R38

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Number Classification
1 Líq. infl., 2; H225
2 Irrit. cut., 2; H315

Symbols

  • F

    F

    Highly flammable

  • Xi

    Xi

    Irritant

Notes

Lists

IARC List

List generated from legacy_dn_risc_sustancias_iarc

List
IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 73; 1999)
IARC Notes
—

Substances under evaluation. CoRAP

List generated from legacy_ist_risc_sustancias_corap

List
Year
2026
Member State
FR
Initial grounds for concern
—

Substances under evaluation. PACT

List generated from ist_risc_sustancias_pact

List
Member State
France
Activity
Hazard assessment
Last update
2015-04-01T00:00:00
Scope
ED