ETBE

ETBE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE) is an organic compound, a volatile, flammable and colourless liquid, slightly soluble in water.

ETBE USE:

Fuel component, octane booster.
It can be used as an industrial solvent.

HAZARD LEVEL:

• Substance suitable for fire suppression: CO2, extinguishing powder, alcohol-resistant fire foam.
• Cannot be extinguished with water.
• Hazardous decomposition products are carbon dioxide; in the case of incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide.
• Its vapours are heavier than air, and form an explosive mixture when mixed with air.
• Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges.
• NDo not stay in the danger zone without proper protective clothing resistant to chemical attack and isolation respirators.
• Harmful to health by inhalation and in contact with skin.

Packaging:

Drum (200 litres), IBC (1000 litres)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Density at 15 °C: max. 0.749 g/cm3
• colourless, liquid with ether odour