n-Pentane

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

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

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.