| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
tert-Butyl nitrite | 【Synonyms】
1,1-Dimethylethyl nitrite | 【CAS】
540-80-7 | 【Formula】
C4H9NO2 | 【Molecular Weight】
103.12 | 【EINECS】
208-757-0 | 【RTECS】
RA0802000 | 【RTECS Class】
Mutagen | 【Merck】
13,1582 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1209339 | 【EC Index Number】
007-019-00-3 | 【EC Class】
Highly flammable; Harmful |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice. | 【Inhalation】
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Refrigerator/flammables. | 【Handling】
Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, while using/wearing the proper protective equipment. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
1 | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong reducing agents, strong acids, finely powdered metals. | 【Decomposition】
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Exposure Effects】
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation. |
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