1,3-Butadiene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. [COLORLESS LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS WITH GASOLINE-LIKE ODOR.] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: the reproductive system, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation Acts as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: the reproductive system, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)