Material Safety Data Sheet
2-Chloro-2-methylbutane  
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane  
Catalog Numbers: 86-66220

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#594-36-5
Chemical Name: 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane 
Percent  97%
EINECS/ELINCS: 209-836-2

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Flammable liquids (Category 2)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
3.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram: 
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
 
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove  contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard Statements: none
 
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)  
R-phrase(s)
R11 Highly flammable.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
 
S-phrase(s)
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
 
3.3 Other hazards - none

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
For small (incipient) fires, use media such as "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. For large fires, apply water from as far as possible. Use very large quantities (flooding) of water applied as a mist or spray; solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.  Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
7.3 Specific end uses: no data available

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
 
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Body Protection
impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid
b) Odour: no data available
c) Odour Threshold: no data available
d) pH: no data available
e) Melting point/freezing point: -73 °C - lit.
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: 85 - 86 °C - lit.
 g) Flash point: -10 °C - closed cup 
h) Evaporation rate: no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas): no data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: no data available
k) Vapour pressure: no data available
l) Vapour density: no data available
m) Relative density:  0,866 g/mL at 25 °C
n) Water solubility: no data available
o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/ water: no data available
p) Autoignition temperature: no data available
q) Decomposition temperature: no data available

r) Viscosity: no data available
s) Explosive properties: no data available
t) Oxidizing properties: no data available
u)MF: C5H11Cl          FW:  106.59
9.2 Other safety information: no data available

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
10.1 Reactivity: no data available
10.2 Chemical stability: no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available

Potential health effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes serious eye irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
 

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability: no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil: no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: no data available
12.6 Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1993                                 IMDG: 1993                                   IATA: 1993
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Chloro-2-methylbutane)
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Chloro-2-methylbutane)
IATA: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (2-Chloro-2-methylbutane) 
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3                                        IMDG: 3                                         IATA: 3
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II                                        IMDG: II                                         IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                                      IMDG Marine pollutant: no             IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
no data available

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.