Product Identification

Product Name

Vinyl isobutyl ether)

Synonyms

1-(Ethenyloxy)-2-methylpropane
Isobutyl vinyl ether

CAS

109-53-5

Formula

C6H12O

Molecular Weight

100.18

EINECS

203-678-8

RTECS

KO1300000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

1560159

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-02054

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A clear colorless liquid.

Solubility in water

700 mg/L

Melting Point

-112

Boiling Point

82 - 83

Vapor Pressure

77 (25 C)

Density

0.7645 g/cm3 (2 C)

Partition Coefficient

1.92

Heat Of Vaporization

31.2 kJ/mol

Vapor Density

3.45

Refractive Index

1.394 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and water. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes

Eyes

Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May cause irritation or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Skin

See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Ingestion

May cause irritation.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

UN (DOT)

1304

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

-9

Autoignition

195

Fire Fighting

Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Upper exp. limit

7.8

Lower exp. limit

1.4

Fire Potential

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to disperse vapors and dilute standing pools of liquid. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. Remove trapped material with suction hoses.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, and strong acids.

Stability

Polymerizes easily.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1304

Hazard Class

3

Packing Group

II