Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2018-08-28
Product name
PENTANE
Substance name
PENTANE
CAS No.
109-66-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Artificial ice manufacture, solvent extraction processes, low-temperature thermometers, blowing agent in of the chemical and plastics (e.g. expandable polystyrene), pesticides and laboratory reagent
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Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 2 of the
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 substance/mixture Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. (s) H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Hazard pictograms
Flame, Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing 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.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray for extinction. Precautionary P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Storage
P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
