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Identification

Name:
2-methylbutan-2-ol
Synonyms:
  • ALCOHOL terc-AMILICO
  • 2-METIL-2-BUTANOL
CAS:
75-85-4
EC/EINECS:
200-908-9
Molecular Formula:
C5H12O

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

H Phrases

  • H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour

    Flam. Liq. (Cat. 2) : Flammable liquid

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H335 : May cause respiratory irritation

    STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

  • H315 : Causes skin irritation

    Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation

Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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