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General Information
Revision date
2018-08-04
Product name
PENTANES, liquid
Product Synonyms
hydrocarbon solvent; n-pentane, UNIVAR, UNILAB; n-pentane GPR, AnalaR; n-pentane and pentane mixed isomers
Chemical name
n-pentane
CAS No.
109-66-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Component of petroleum ether, in artificial ice manufacture, low temperature thermometers, solvent extraction processes, blowing agent in
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 4 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 1 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 Flammable Liquids Category 1, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Narcotic Effects) Category 3, Aspiration Hazard Category 1, [1] Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Long-Term Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
