PENTANE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

No signal word.

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: