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 - Category 31. Single Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect., Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

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Danger

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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Take action to prevent static discharges. 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged

Classified (HNOC)

even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.