tert -Butanol, 5 l, plastic

This is a 5-liter container of tert-butanol (2-methyl-2-propanol), an aliphatic alcohol with a Molecular Weight of 74.12 g/mol. It falls under the substance group of alcohols. The workplace handling of this chemical requires caution due to its flammability, as it is classified as a highly flammable liquid and vapor. Additionally, it may cause serious eye irritation, suspected of causing cancer, and may be harmful if swallowed. Safety measures such as no open flames, no smoking, use of safety goggles, and restricted access are recommended when working with this chemical.

• CAS Number: 75-65-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O
• Molecular Weight: 74.12
• Exact Mass: 74.073164938
• Boiling Point: 180 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 77.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.55 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H228: Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]