ISOPENTANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H304, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids: Category 1

Health hazards

Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Narcotic Effects) Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H411 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. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

No information provided

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids: Category 1 Health Hazards Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3 (Narcotic Effects) Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 2