2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice : Move out of dangerous area.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Inhalation : Move to fresh air.

Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

Eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water.

Remove contact lenses.

Protect unharmed eye.

Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion : Rinse mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Obtain medical attention.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray

Dry chemical

Alcohol-resistant foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local

circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Special protective equipment

for fire-fighters

: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This

must not be discharged into drains.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must

be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Ensure adequate ventilation.

Remove all sources of ignition.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Use personal protective equipment.

Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive

concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods for cleaning up : Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible

absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,

vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to

local / national regulations

Handling and storage

Handling

Advice on safe handling : Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Container may be opened only under exhaust ventilation

hood.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the

application area.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Advice on protection against

fire and explosion

: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Avoid formation of aerosol.

Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Storage

Requirements for storage

areas and containers

: No smoking.

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.

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with

the technological safety standards.

Storage temperature : < 25 °C

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1987

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol)

Language:

English

Labels:

3

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

1987

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol)

Language:

English

Labels:

3

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1987

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol)

Chemical name:

2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol

Labels:

3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1987

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALCOHOLS N.O.S. (2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol)

Chemical name:

2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol

Labels:

3

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Engineering measures

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an

approved filter.

Hand protection : Glove material: Nitrile rubber

Break through time: > 480 min

Consider the hazard characteristics of this product and any

special workplace conditions when selecting the appropriate

type of protective gloves.

Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection : Choose body protection according to the amount and

concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety

practice.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

Materials to avoid : Bases

Strong acids

Strong oxidizing agents

Thermal decomposition : no data available

Hazardous reactions : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

: Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Disposal considerations

Product : Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed

disposal company.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with

chemical or used container.

Do not dispose of waste into sewer.

Contaminated packaging : Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.

Dispose of as unused product.

Do not re-use empty containers.