General Information
Revision date
2021-01-20
Product name
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
Chemical name
PENTANE, 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-
CAS No.
540-84-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
(44)-870-8200418
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
export@avantormaterials.com, SDS@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force.
EU Classification
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Health hazards
Skin irritation Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Single Exposure
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Contains
PENTANE, 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315: Causes skin irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P391: Collect spillage.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
